Small but wonderfully specific vintage advertising from the service-station era—this cream plastic windshield ice scraper was a promo piece for Casey’s Cities Service in Bay City, Michigan.
It features the Wagner Lockheed brake-service message: “Safe Brakes Protect Lives.” A great little addition to an automobilia shelf, garage display, or gas & oil collection.
Details
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Item: Vintage advertising ice scraper / windshield scraper
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Era: Mid-century (likely 1950s–1960s based on phone exchange style)
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Branding: Wagner Lockheed; Casey’s Cities Service; Bay City, Michigan
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Printed text includes: “Safe Brakes Protect Lives” + address + phone “TW 5-9256”
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Material: Molded plastic
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Color: Warm ivory/cream with black graphics
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Size: 5" x 4" (as provided)
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Display ideas: Garage décor, service station memorabilia wall, Michigan ephemera collection
Condition
- Vintage pre-owned condition with age toning/yellowing typical of older plastic
- Surface scuffs/marks visible, especially on the back tray area and edges
- Front graphics remain readable and display well
- Serrated edge shows minor wear but appears intact
Photos show the exact piece you’ll receive
Shipping
- Ships in 1 business day
- Packed protectively to arrive safely
- Free U.S. shipping on $35+
If you love small, hyper-local finds with real history, this one’s ready to join your display.
Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
