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Description
Striking vintageArt Deco female radiator-cap automobile mascot / hood ornament, depicting a highly stylized woman in a dramatic streamlined pose.
The figure has an elongated, flowing form typical of theSpeed Goddess / Spirit of Speed styleassociated with early automobile mascot design. Her body and extended limbs create a strong sense of forward motion, making this an unusual and visually impressive piece of early-style automotive decorative art.
The female figure is mounted directly to a substantialscalloped-edge radiator cap, as shown in the photographs.
Condition:Vintage used condition with age-related wear throughout, including scratches, small pits, surface marks, casting irregularities, discoloration and finish wear. The gold/brass-colored surface may have been cleaned, polished, painted, refinished or otherwise altered at some point in its history.No claim is made that the present finish is original.
The black circular base visible beneath the radiator cap is a display support and isnot represented as original to the mascot.
Identification:This piece is being offered as avintage Art Deco-style female automobile radiator-cap mascot. The exact maker, sculptor, date of manufacture, country of origin and original vehicle application havenot been confirmed. No claim is made that it was a factory accessory for any particular automobile manufacturer.
It is alsonot being attributed to any specific known mascot designer or manufacturerwithout supporting markings or documentation.
Please examine all photographs carefully for design, construction and condition.All photographs are of the actual item being soldand form an important part of the description.
An unusual collectible for anautomobilia, radiator mascot, hood ornament, Art Deco or early motoring collection.
Sold exactly as pictured.
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