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A rare vintage cast‑brass horse‑head ashtray from the St. Louis Car Company, the historic American manufacturer of streetcars and rail …
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A rare vintage cast‑brass horse‑head ashtray from the St. Louis Car Company, the historic American manufacturer of streetcars and rail equipment. This sculptural piece features a boldly modeled horse head with strong detailing and embossed text reading “St. Louis Car Company – St. Louis, MO.” The brass surface shows a rich, authentic patina that highlights its age and industrial character.
Originally produced as a functional ashtray and promotional item, the piece stands beautifully on its own as a small equestrian sculpture. The combination of early industrial hardware and decorative craftsmanship makes it a standout object for collectors of railway history, Americana, or unique brass decor.
Perfect for a desk, bar cart, bookshelf, or curated industrial vignette.
Excellent vintage condition with expected patina, surface wear, and age‑appropriate marks consistent with mid‑century industrial brass.
The St. Louis Car Company (often “StLCC”) was a major American manufacturer of:
- streetcars
- interurban railcars
- subway cars
- railroad passenger cars
- trolley buses
- military vehicles (notably WWII gliders)
Founded: 1887
Peak Operations: 1900s–1950s
Closed: 1974
- One of the largest streetcar builders in the U.S.
- Supplied cars to major cities including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, and St. Louis.
- Built the famous PCC streetcars, which became the standard for mid‑20th‑century transit systems.
- During WWII, produced Waco CG‑4A gliders for the U.S. Army Air Forces.
Collectors value St. Louis Car Company artifacts because they represent:
- early American industrial design
- the golden age of streetcars
- high‑quality metalwork and casting
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- Dimensions
- 9.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 10ʺH
- Styles
- Industrial
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- No visible issues with this iten. Beautiful example of vintage brass. No visible issues with this iten. Beautiful example of vintage brass. less
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