A "suicide knob" (or Brodi knob) is, in this case, a spherical handle attached to a vehicle's steering wheel to enable easy, one-handed turning and improved control. Common in heavy equipment, trucks, and tractors, these aftermarket accessories aid drivers with limited mobility. They are also known as steering wheel spinners, necker knobs, or granny knobs, and are often installed with clamps that require no tools. And some, as you can see below, --especially those made of resin or clear plastic-- are equally graced with images of lovely naked ladies. Judging by the glamorous model's look and photography style, I'd say this one is from around the late 50's or early 60's... and there's certainly nothing "granny" about those knobs!
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