Midcentury Racing Car Ashtray by Kaag Trophies
Midcentury Racing Car Ashtray by Kaag Trophies
Midcentury Racing Car Ashtray by Kaag Trophies
Midcentury Racing Car Ashtray by Kaag Trophies
Midcentury Racing Car Ashtray by Kaag Trophies
Midcentury Racing Car Ashtray by Kaag Trophies
Midcentury Racing Car Ashtray by Kaag Trophies
Midcentury Racing Car Ashtray by Kaag Trophies

Midcentury Racing Car Ashtray by Kaag Trophies

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c. 1950s; Kaag Trophies - Los Angeles/Torrance, CA

Flashed copper ashtray featuring a sculptural finial in the form of an open-wheel race car and driver, mounted above a circular dish with three cigarette rests. The car is rendered in streamlined midcentury fashion, complete with helmeted driver, rounded fenders, and simplified wheel forms, evoking postwar American hot rod and "midget" racer aesthetics. The finial rises from a stepped pedestal at the center of the dish, giving the piece the presence of a small trophy-unsurprising given its maker. The warm copper flash contrasts against darker oxidized recesses, highlighting the contours of the vehicle and driver.

Kaag Trophies operated in Southern California during the mid-20th century, producing custom awards, novelty desk items, and commemorative pieces that often reflected regional car culture and sporting enthusiasm. This example blends functional tabletop utility with celebratory automotive iconography, capturing the optimism and speed-driven design language of the era.

Shows surface wear, oxidation, and minor spotting to the flashed copper consistent with age and use. No structural breaks observed.

7.5" Diam x 4" H

MM - 18968 - 021026

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