Posted 9 years ago
PhilDMorris
(223 items)
A BRONZE FRENCH GULL MASCOT/TROPHY MOUNTED ON AN AMSTERDAM BASE, DATED 1933, N.V. MetaalGietery, Amsterdam
A very beautiful mascot mounted on a heavy substantial base made at the Foundry in Amsterdam. It is listed as #629 on page 76 of the Catalog book, " MASCOTTES AUTOMOBILES : MASCOTTE FANTAISIES DE 1910 a 1953, " Michel Legrand
I also have a photo of the Foundry which had it put together which I posted instead of the MetaalGietery, Amsterdam inscription on the trophy bottom.
I really loved all the history I have traced and put together for this piece. The 4th photo is The RAI Motor Show:
Title: RAI Motor Show: the state of the NV Metal Foundry Holland with number plates. Amsterdam, 1924.
Photographer: Photographer unknown
This looks to be very early, the RAI show was set up in 1893 and still no word if 2011 was the last show. 2013 did not have enough dealers set up and with the car industry as it is who knows...
You have the Best Collection of Mascots Phil, as I have seen with my own Eyes!! They are EYE CANDY !!
Beautiful mascot, and the pedestal with the date!
I don't think Goeland is the sculptor... Goéland is the French name for gull, the bird look really as one :-)
I love this one and your amazing collection and knowledge is always a pleasure to see and read !! xo
Thank you antiquerose, much love to you !
Thank you kyratatango, I tried to look it up but said the same word over and over. I assumed wrongly therefore. Love to you, girl !
Thank you Manikin for the love and comment xo.
You are very welcome! Same to you, Mascots Master :-)
Ditto to Manikin’s comment!....WOW!
Hood Ornament King !!!
Thank you Karenoke and Trey, I appreciate you're looking back !
Happy new collecting year, Phil! Xoxo
Happy New Year of Collecting to you too, kyra, love to you !~
Thank you trey, appreciated !~
Thank you Valentino, love to you xoxo !~
Thank yooou Hunterglee, I appreciate your visits.
This is awesome! I love your collection of Mascots! They have such a great appeal!!!
Thanks Sue, you're the best so !~