Indian Motorcycles Indian Head Ash Tray

ASH TRAY, a neat cast aluminum ash tray with fully detailed raised Indian head and raised lettering "Indian Motor Cycles" with an antique finish. The ash tray measures 5 3/4 inches round. Indian was started in 1901 by 2 bicycle racers George Hendee and Oscar Hedstrom who produced a small bicycle / motorcycle with a top speed of 30 mph. The first bike was a huge success and pickup up very well and by 1913 - 32000 motorcycles were being produced annually.