Vintage 1950s 60s Joe Marshs Spindletop Restaurant Ashtray New York City Hazel Atlas It is a little unusual

It is a little unusual that the lettering is in blue and the background yellow

It is in very good condition - the scrolls seem to be detached on the interior towards the handle

My understanding is that the blue mark underglaze normally is indicative of an authentic piece

meant to be cinched with the ties at the back

Vintage 1950s 60s Joe Marshs Spindletop Restaurant Ashtray New York City Hazel Atlas It is a little unusualThis is a rare ashtray used at the famous Joe Marshs Spindletop Restaurant located in the heart of the theatrical district at 224 West 49th Street at 7th Avenue in New York City. The Spindletop was known for its delicious steaks and salads and is documented as the restaurant that Roger Maris went to supper at after hitting his record breaking 61st home run on October 1st 1961. It is reported that he ate a steak that was the size of Yogi Berras mitt.