Genuine Huekel China hand-painted glazed ceramic industrial ashtray from the 1950's advertising U.S. Syncrogear, a manufacturer of electric motors. This ashtray has a grey ceramic replica of an electric motor in the center of a tan ashtray base embossed "U.S. SYNCROGEAR". It measures 2.5" tall by 8" wide by 6.25" deep, and weighs 1.75 lbs. The underside is marked "HUECKEL CHINA - EL MONTE, CALIF."
In fair condition with a crack and one chip which is visible from the top as pictured. A very cool piece for your advertising collection or industrial decor.