Help Requested Identifying Automobilia

Help Requested Identifying Automobilia

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iansp

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127 posts

65 months

Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Does anyone know if this is related to a specific car or motorcycle maker.
I have made the assumption it is automobilia related and it was found during a family house clearance but a google image search was unsuccessful.
I think it is made of brass and it weighs approx. 500g and measures approx. 220mm width and the sprocket is approx. 152mm diameter.
Any information much appreciated.

tapkaJohnD

1,998 posts

219 months

Wednesday 27th March 2024
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I think this is a 'pastiche' of the Flying Stork bonnet mascot that many Hispano Suiza cars had.

While usually on the radiator cap, tie or lapel pin versions are found. EG https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225254450295



Doofus

30,871 posts

188 months

Wednesday 27th March 2024
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tapkaJohnD said:
I think this is a 'pastiche' of the Flying Stork bonnet mascot that many Hispano Suiza cars had.

While usually on the radiator cap, tie or lapel pin versions are found. EG https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225254450295
That's not a stork. smile

It's possibly Triton or Pheme, but whetever it is, it looks homemade.