Bidspirit auction | Cast Iron H. F. Smale

Cast Iron H. F. Smale and Co. Pottstown PA Advertising Ashtray - A small rectangular cast iron advertising tray produced for H. F. Smale and Co. of Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The tray is sand-cast with a characteristic granular texture and features a single grooved projection extending from one side, serving as a handle or cigarette rest. The interior base displays raised relief lettering arranged in four lines reading H F SMALE & CO POTTSTOWN PA. The reverse side is equipped with two integral, tapered cylindrical feet that allow the piece to sit at a slight incline. Historically, H. F. Smale and Co. was a business associated with the coal and wood trade in the Pottstown area.Dimensions: Small handheld cabinet size. Condition: Bid at Bid.Ziebarths.com for a lower Buyers Premium (18%). For questions about shipping or condition of an item, email us at info@ziebarths.com.