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This exact item is a rare 1920s \"Anso Motector\" engine temperature gauge and rad.
Offered is a striking and unusual vintage 1920s ANSO Motector-style radiator ornament and engine temperature indicator, featuring an elaborate Art Deco winged-globe design surrounding a distinctive green glass temperature-indicating element.
This impressive early automotive accessory combines decorative styling with the practical function of an early radiator-mounted engine temperature indicator.
The ornament features a dramatic pointed arch with beautifully detailed feathered wings extending downward from a globe at the top. Suspended within the central opening is an unusual green glass element containing a visible spiral-shaped internal feature.
The front displays the word\"CHIEF\", adding to the distinctive character of this collectible.
Mounted on a substantial period-style radiator cap with a hinged retaining mechanism, this is a fascinating example of early motoring accessories.
FEATURES:
Rare vintage 1920s-style automotive radiator accessory
Believed to be an ANSO Motector-type temperature indicator
Elaborate Art Deco winged-globe design
Distinctive green glass indicator with internal spiral
\"CHIEF\" lettering cast into the front
Detailed feathered wings extending around the central opening
Attractive silver-tone metal construction
Pointed, open-center ornamental housing
Period-style radiator cap with hinged retaining mechanism
Unusual early automotive collectible
CONDITION — IMPORTANT:
This piece is offered in unrestored vintage condition, with significant age-related deterioration.
The silver-tone finish exhibits oxidation, pitting, scratches, discoloration, and plating loss.
There are multiple visible cracks in the metal ornament, including along the sides, rear spine, wing sections, and lower mounting areas.
The front globe also appears to exhibit a crack.
The radiator cap\'s front retaining tab shows extensive cracking and deterioration.
The green glass element remains present and displays its distinctive internal spiral. Its operational condition has not been tested.
The radiator cap mechanism has not been tested for proper function, and the structural integrity of the cracked metal components cannot be guaranteed.
This item is recommended primarily for collection, restoration, or display rather than immediate installation on an automobile.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they are an important part of the description.
