Cast metal donkey figurine marked “Asheville Steel & Salvage Co,” a mid-century NC business founded in 1944. Features the company’s original donkey logo, designed in its first year. Made of brass or copper alloy with rich patina, approx. 3" tall and 9.3 oz. Both ears are broken off—one break left a visible hole, adding aged authenticity. A rare industrial relic with regional roots and quirky charm, ideal for collectors of Southern folk art, vintage salvage, or Appalachian history.
