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Vintage Iron Fireman Robot Ashtray Art Deco Advance Products Cleveland OH Metal
📝 Product Description
Item Description:
Up for sale is a fantastic, highly collectible Vintage "Iron Fireman" Art Deco Desk Ashtray. This iconic 1930s/1940s machine-age advertising piece features the famous "Iron Fireman" robot character dynamically shoveling coal into an automatic stoker.
Cast in solid metal with its original silver-toned finish, this ashtray features bold, crisp "IRON FIREMAN" raised lettering embossed across the front rim. It is an exceptional cross-over collectible perfect for enthusiasts of Art Deco decor, vintage advertising, robotic history, and tobacciana.
Authenticity Note (Advance Products Cleveland Stamp):
• This piece features the authentic, original embossed factory stamp on the bottom rim that reads: "ADVANCE-PROD-CLEVE-O".
• Having this clear hallmark confirms its provenance as a genuine, historically accurate vintage premium manufactured by the Advance Products Company of Cleveland, Ohio, making it highly desirable for serious advertising and tobacciana collectors.
Condition Report:
• Overall: Very good vintage condition with an authentic, uncleaned aged patina that collectors prefer.
• Details: The robot figurine, fastening rivets, shovel, and coal details remain solid and firmly attached.
• Wear: Shows minor surface wear, light oxidation/pitting, and historical aging consistent with its authentic era (please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition).
• Underside: The bottom clearly displays the factory casting text as shown in the photos. Ready for display.
Dimensions (Approximate):
• Width: ~7 inches
• Depth: ~5.5 inches
• Height: ~5 inches (to top of robot's hat)
• Brand: Iron Fireman / Advance Products Co.
• Type: Desk Ashtray / Advertising Figure
• Theme: Tobacciana & Domestic Coal Stoker Advertising
• Style: Art Deco / Machine Age
• Material: Cast Metal / Spelter
• City of Origin: Cleveland, Ohi
