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What is a hood ornament called?
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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.
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1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Levrier Greyhound Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Hood Ornament "Levrier" (Greyhound) made in glass by Rene Lalique in 1928.
Molded
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,299 Sale Price
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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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco / Cubist Becquerel Horse Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1920s
By André Vincent Becquerel, Etling Paris
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic polo or equestrian paperweight, car mascot, hood ornament, by French artist Becquerel
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze