Automotive mascots from the turn of the last century. All of these with a little color to them to go with the nickel plate and chrome. Selections from one of Bonham’s catalogues from a few months back.

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“Green Cross” mascot, on a period radiator cap. 1920s. American. Image © Bonhams 2001-2021. Fair use license. via https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26958/lot/37/?category=list&length=12&page=4
“Lucky Talisman” mascot in nickel plated die-cast alloy fitted with a faceted “Ruby” glass center, on a radiator cap. 1920s. American. Image © Bonhams 2001-2021. Fair use license. via https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26958/lot/40/?category=list&length=12&page=4
“Norse God” mascot in embossed and painted brass, on a winged radiator cap. Undated. Image © Bonhams 2001-2021. Fair use license. via https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26958/lot/41/?category=list&length=12&page=4
“Speed Nymph” motometer mascot, mounted on a standard Boyce Motometer, above a “dog-bone” radiator cap. Undated. Image © Bonhams 2001-2021. Fair use license. via https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26958/lot/44/?category=list&length=12&page=4
“Shriner” mascot in embossed painted metal, on a winged radiator cap. ca. 1930. American. Image © Bonhams 2001-2021. Fair use license. via https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26958/lot/46/?category=list&length=12&page=4

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