Bronze Automobile Mascot / Radiator Cap - Sphinx Wing - Art Deco

Antique Bronze Automobile Mascot / Radiator Cap - Sphinx Wing - Art Deco
 
Description:
Superb bronze automobile mascot featuring a winged sphinx head, probably of Art Deco or earlier inspiration. This piece may have served as a radiator cap for a prestigious vintage car.
Its finely detailed design, with sculpted wings and headdress reminiscent of ancient Egypt, makes it a rare and elegant collector's item:
 
    - Material : Bronze
    - Weight: 390 g
    - Dimensions : Height 7.4 cm, Width 14 cm
    - Condition : Good overall condition with a beautiful patina of age. A few traces of wear and light marks, notably on the wings where remnants of gilding can be seen. See photos for details.
    - Attachment: There is an opening under the base, enabling it to be attached to a vehicle or a pedestal for decorative display.
 
Authenticity & dating:
This mascot appears to be an antique piece, possibly from the 1920s-1930s, when radiator ornaments were very popular on luxury and collector cars.
 
Ideal for an automotive collector, radiator mascot enthusiast or for a unique vintage decoration.
 
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