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The October 2023 Auctions: Day 2

Fri, Oct 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1394

American, British, Australian And New Zealander Motor Mascots, Ca. Early to Mid 20th C., 8 pcs

Estimate: $300 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
Lot includes one Automobile Association of Wellington, New Zealand, motor mascot. Having and enamel central medallion above a winged figure. Mounted to a radiator cap, H 5.5", W 3.5". Manufactured by Mayer & Kean, Wellington and numbered 1016. One English Royal Automobile Club mascot having an enamel Union Jack central medallion above a winged figure. Manufactured by the Patent Die Company, London. Numbered GA69409. Mounted to a radiator cap, H 5.5", W 3.5". One Australian motor mascot having an enamel crest of a cross, lamb and crossed keys. Latin text reads "Absque Deo Nihil" (Without God Nothing). Manufactured by Angus & Coote Jewelers, Sydney. Mounted to a radiator cap with dog bone, H 7", W 6". One American motor mascot of a cross in a circle mounted to a wing-form cap. Marked on the back "A.M.W. Newark N.J." and "Copyright by Louis V. Aronson 1915". H 5", W 6". One American motor mascot with the emblem of the fraternal order of the Knights of Pythias. Marked on the back "Copyright by Louis V. Aronson 1915". Mounted to a winged cap, H 5.75", W 9.5". One unmarked winged mascot with a pentagon in the center. H 4", W 5.5". One Republic Motor Truck Company mascot mounted to a brass cap. H 3", W 6.25". A second smaller Republic motor mascot, H 2", W 2.25".

Condition

Generally good condition. Some areas of patina wear and pitting | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

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