{"product_id":"vintage-les-leston-jaguar-steering-wheel-ashtray-by-beswick","title":"Vintage Les Leston Jaguar Steering Wheel Ashtray by Beswick","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA rare piece of British automobilia, this vintage steering-wheel ashtray was produced for \u003cstrong\u003eLes Leston Limited by Beswick, England\u003c\/strong\u003e, and features the Jaguar marque at its centre.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModelled after a classic three-spoke sports-car steering wheel, the ceramic form combines a warm wood-effect rim, polished silver-tone spokes and a detailed Jaguar badge. The result is as much a piece of automotive design as it is an ashtray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Leston was a celebrated British racing driver, engineer and manufacturer of specialist motoring accessories, whose company produced a range of automotive products and branded accessories during the post-war era. Beswick produced these distinctive ceramic steering-wheel pieces for Les Leston, with different examples associated with marques and automotive brands including Jaguar, Lotus, MG and others. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Jaguar example is particularly appealing for its combination of period automotive styling, ceramic craftsmanship and unmistakable Jaguar detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great piece of \u003cstrong\u003e1960s–70s British automobilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, equally suited to a collector's display, study, bar or coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLes Leston Limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by Beswick, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaguar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage, circa 1960s–70s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering-wheel form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-spoke design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaguar centre badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-effect rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistered design number to underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 19 cm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ceramic has developed natural crazing consistent with age, with some wear and loss to the silvered detailing and general surface marks. The underside shows age-related discolouration and wear. These imperfections are part of the character of the piece and reflect its vintage condition. Please refer to photographs for the overall condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 19 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 7–8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Leston \/ Beswick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48857355583680,"sku":"TACKO-LL-JAG-ASH-001","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/5265\/6320\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_21_2026_09_45_49_AM.png?v=1787786659","url":"https:\/\/tacko.com.au\/products\/vintage-les-leston-jaguar-steering-wheel-ashtray-by-beswick","provider":"TACKO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}