Vintage Seiberling Tire Ashtray - MidCentury Auto Advertising Art in Doylestown, PA

Fascinating example of mid-century car advertising in the form of a miniature Seiberling Sealed-Aire rubber tire with a clear glass insert as the "hub." Frank Seiberling was a prodigious inventor and entrepreneur who founded the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1898, then went on to start the Seiberling Rubber Company more than 20 years later, growing it rapidly into one of America's most successful tire manufacturers. This miniature tire promotes the company's premium self-sealing tire of the 1950s, featuring the same grooved tread design and heat vents as the full-sized Sealed-Aire model, and is branded on the sidewall with Seiberling's name and logo, along with the product name. Delightful way to preserve America's automotive and advertising heritage. Collectible treasure for those involved in the tire industry or hooked on unusual tobacciana. Good vintage condition. Tire