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The October 2023 Auctions: Day 2

Fri, Oct 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1389

Pontiac And Oakland Motor Car Company Motor Mascots, Ca. 1920s-30s, One 1980s, 5 pcs

Estimate: $400 - $800

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 two Pontiac 1930-31 Indian head mascots. Zinc die cast and chrome plated. Marked on the undersides "Made by Ternstedt M.F.G. Co. Detroit, Design Patent No. 77709". H 1.75", W 3.25", L 4". One 1935 Pontiac Indian maiden mascot. Zinc die case and chrome plated. Designed by C. Karnstadt and Chris Klein. H 5.5", W 1", L 9". One fifty year anniversary brass Indian maiden mascot. Label on the wooden base reads "The first fifty years Pontiac DMM 1934-1984". H 4.5", W 2.75", L 7". One 1927-28 Oakland Motor Car Company eagle mascot. Zinc die cast and nickel plated. Designed by William Schnell. Marked on the underside "Ternstedt MFG. Co. Detroit USA Design Pat. Jan. 3. 1928".

Condition

Scattered areas of pitting and wear to the plating. Good antique condition. | 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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