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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.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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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
Emile Bregeon German Shephard French 1920's Hood Ornament Mascot
By Emile Brégeon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Emile Bregeon (French, circa l. 19th to early 20th century), C. 1920's.
German Shepherd Mascot
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Petite Libellule Glass Dragonfly
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Hood Ornament "Levrier" (Greyhound) made in clear and frosted glass by Rene Lalique in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Car Mascot, Chained French Bulldog, Hood Ornament, France 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco 'Chained Bulldog' Car Mascot / Hood Ornament designed by Marvel, French, 1920´s, silver
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Apache indian Chief Head Car Mascot - Hood Ornament / Paperweight.
Designed by H. Briand publisher
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
