Lalique "Victoire" Hood Ornament, 1928-1930
THF168531 / Lalique "Victoire" Hood Ornament, 1928-1930
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Artifact Overview
Rene Lalique created some of the most striking automobile mascots or hood ornaments. Lalique's elegant, molded-glass models enhanced the front of any luxury vehicle. The mascots could also be lit from below making them all the more impressive. These decorative mascots became a symbol of the car owner's wealth, status, and good taste.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Hood ornament
Date Made
1928-1930
Creator Notes
Designed by Rene Lalique, Wingen-sur-Moder, France; mount made by Breves Lalique Galleries, Knightsbridge, England.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
68.19.582
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Samuel L. Scher, M.D.
Material
Glass (Material)
Metal
Chromium
Color
Colorless
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in (total height (glass & metal base))
Width: 10 in (of glass)
Diameter: 5.25 in (of radiator cap)
Inscriptions
Stamped into side of radiator cap: BREVES GALLERIES / KNIGHTSBRIDGE / S. W. 3 (?) / PAT. NO. 309301
Etched into lower side of glass: R. LALIQUE
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