Vintage Ruchti Bros SSP Sign sided The top of the ashtray

The top of the ashtray can be pushed down to dispose of ash into the cup

Though it is unknown when this box originated its likely to have first appeared during the 1940s

this piece is easily identifiable as a Stradivara piece by its proprietary "Stradtex" grainless wooden drawer bottoms

The ashtray measures 6" x 5 3/4"

MM - C-10867 - 092324

Vintage Ruchti Bros SSP Sign sided The top of the ashtrayc. 1930s; Ruchti Bros. South Gate, CA Vintage single sided porcelain meat advertising sign. This piece advertises a Southern California based butcher. The sign features a large illustrated cow graphic in the center with an oval on its body that houses the vanity text. This sign appears to be an early sign for Ruchti as later signs included text advertising their specialty "Baby Beef". Exhibits minor signs of wear including scratches scuffs and some