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1920 Elephant in Egg Car Mascot, Hood Ornament
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Elephant emerging from Egg mascot attributed to Cardielhac. Sold exclusively through Robert Benoit, Bugatti agent, 46 Avenue Montaigne in Paris from 1920-1925. Heavy silvered bronze with full French inscription stampings 'L'Oeuf D'Elephant' to front of base, also with 'Depose' stamp to rear of base. Rare and an all time great piece. Photographed and described in Michel Legrand book 'Mascottes Automobiles' Plate 680.
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Dimensions :
95mm high.
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Condition :
Totally original heavy silvered bronze with good original patination to the Elephant, giving great character and immense charm to this wonderful mascot.
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