5-1/8x7-7/8x5" tall overall chrome-plated cast metal ashtray w/7.25x10.5" wide figural Convair B-36 strategic bomber built by Convair and operated solely by the United States Air Force (USAF) from 1949 to 1959. Known as the "Peacemaker," the B-36 was the largest mass-produced piston engine aircraft ever made. It had the widest wingspan of any combat aircraft ever built at 230 feet wide. Until it was replaced by the jet-powered Boeing B-52 Stratofortress in 1955, the B-36 was the primary nuclear weapons delivery vehicle of the Strategic Air Command (SAC). Six rear-facing propellers move, one is missing single blade. Bomber has USAF star decal on one wing and on both sides by tail. These have aged somewhat. Underside has Allyn Sales Co. manufacturer's name. 1950s. Black glass ashtray lifts out to reveal raised text that reads "Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation - San Diego California - Ft. Worth Texas." This area has some moderate aging and entire plated surface has overall lt. pitting but still Fine overall.