Michelin man vintage cast iron astray bibendum cast iron vintage antique

This vintage cast iron ashtray features the iconic Michelin Man
character,Bibendum

The heavy ashtray is a unique piece of advertising memorabilia that would make a
great addition to any collection. It is an genuine Michelin advertizing Item.

The ashtray's country of origin is unknown and iti is mpossible to date the
casting .Bibendum is in style of the 1920's but impossbile to certify.

Height 5 in
Widht 5,5 in
Weight about 4lbs

it does have paint chips on Bibendum it was not repainted but the the base has
been repainted

Origin of Bibendum
: Nunc est Bibendum - time to drink and at the time Michelin slogan was the tire
that ''drinks'' the road = The tire absorb the road hazards...Bit of a
stretch.Works better in french

Bibendum was named best logo in the world by the Financial Times in 1998 the
year Bibendum celabrated its 100 birthday !

It would make a great conversation piece in any home or office.