{"product_id":"vintage-chicago-motor-club-member-brass-ashtray","title":"Vintage Chicago Motor Club Member Brass Ashtray","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1940s; American Automobile Association - Chicago, IL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHeavy cast brass ashtray featuring an upright Chicago Motor Club Honor Member emblem mounted at the rear, centered by a raised red star within a circular shield flanked by stylized wings. The emblem rises from the dish as a sculptural badge, turning a utilitarian desktop object into a clear statement of affiliation and status. The shallow circular tray is weighted and stable, designed for use on desks, counters, or club rooms, while the bold insignia reflects the pride and exclusivity associated with early automobile clubs during the expansion of American motoring culture. Pieces like this were often issued to members or used in club spaces, reinforcing identity through daily use rather than display alone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFounded in 1906, the Chicago Motor Club played a key role in promoting road safety, navigation, and automotive advocacy in the Midwest, becoming one of the most influential regional motor clubs in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWear present to the emblem, including surface loss and patina consistent with age and use. The ashtray itself remains solid with no cracks or structural damage observed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n5.5\" diameter x 4\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 18548 - 123025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700813074475,"sku":"18548","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/8226ee55-1c43-5631-8563-63db68a6ac9e.jpg?v=1768517511","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-chicago-motor-club-member-brass-ashtray","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}