Iron Fireman Ashtray w Bakelite Base - Early

Presumably, an Iron Fireman Automatic Coal Burner ashtray; however, the company associated with this particular ashtray is not identified. A.C Rehberger Co made an all metal version. History, per Google: The Iron Fireman was an innovative automatic coal stoker system, launched in the 1920s by the Iron Fireman Manufacturing Company - Portland, OR - that fed coal into furnaces, eliminating the need for manual shoveling and offering thermostatic control, akin to modern smart thermostats for coal. It automated coal delivery from a hopper, creating more efficient, hotter fires, and became a successful product that mechanized residential heating before the widespread adoption of oil and gas. Today, the name is associated with an HVAC company in Wisconsin, while the original technology is a historical artifact.

Measurement: 5 x 5 x 4.125 IN
Weight: 0.825 LB
Number of units In lot: 1

Condition Report:
The metal, copper flashed fireman is tarnished. The base is plastic, and appears unused.