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What is a hood ornament called?

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What is a hood ornament called?
A hood ornament is widely known as a car mascot or a motor mascot. Most hood ornaments are car company logos or mascots located on the hood at the front center portion. It has been used as an adornment since the advent of automobiles. Check out 1stDibs for a collection of vintage hood ornaments.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Bibendum Michelin Man Bronze Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, Automobilia, France 1909
By Michelin Man
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bibendum Michelin Man Bronze Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, Automobilia, France 1909. This is a highly
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Nude Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920
By Antoine Bofill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Nude comparison car mascot / hood ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920 Signed 'Bofill
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Coq Nain Glass Rooster
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Coq Nain" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1928 in molded glass. Molded "R.LALIQUE
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Old Bronze kewpie Doll Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1912-1925
By Rose O Neill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Old bronze kewpie doll car Mascot / hood ornament. 1912-1920´s. Mounted over a wings radiator cap
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Michelin 1910 Slim-Skinny Bibendum Bronze Car Mascot Hood Ornament
By Michelin Man
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
An early 'Bibendum Protégé' Car mascot - Hood Ornament, French, circa 1910, Nickel-plated bronze
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930. Silvered Bronze Sculpture
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Bronze

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