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Antique Radiator Caps

René Lalique Molded glass radiator cap/paperweight.
René Lalique Molded glass radiator cap/paperweight.

René Lalique Molded glass radiator cap/paperweight.

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

Molded glass radiator cap/paperweight. "Perche" model, created on May 20, 1929.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Glass

1930 Royal Automobile Club Associate British Enameled Radiator Cap Car Badge
1930 Royal Automobile Club Associate British Enameled Radiator Cap Car Badge

1930 Royal Automobile Club Associate British Enameled Radiator Cap Car Badge

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This badge which was intended as a radiator cap topper has been mounted on a round piece of white marble.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Metal

Old Bronze kewpie Doll Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1912-1925
Old Bronze kewpie Doll Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1912-1925

Old Bronze kewpie Doll Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1912-1925

By Rose O'Neill

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Mounted over a wings radiator cap. Perfect gift for any Car Fan / Automobilia.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage “Spirit of the Wind” Art Deco Hood Ornament
Vintage “Spirit of the Wind” Art Deco Hood Ornament

Vintage “Spirit of the Wind” Art Deco Hood Ornament

Located in Dekalb, IL

Originally intended as a radiator cap or hood mascot, this piece would have adorned the front of a luxury vehicle, serving as both a functional component and a bold design statement.

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1920s Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Brass

Bibendum Michelin Man Bronze Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, Automobilia, France 1909
Bibendum Michelin Man Bronze Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, Automobilia, France 1909

Bibendum Michelin Man Bronze Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, Automobilia, France 1909

By Michelin Man

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Michelin Man bronze car mascot inscribed Bibendum Protege Les Pneus, mounted over a Bronze Radiator Cap. Don´t pass up this opportunity to buy one of the rarest Michelin Man bronze c...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Bronze

Original French René Lalique Victoire No. 1147 Car Mascot C. 1928
Original French René Lalique Victoire No. 1147 Car Mascot C. 1928

Original French René Lalique Victoire No. 1147 Car Mascot C. 1928

By René Lalique

Located in Northampton, GB

Originally intended for mounting upon a radiator cap, the mascot would often have been paired with an illuminated mounting system, allowing light to pass through the glass from benea...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Glass

René Lalique Perche No. 1158 Opalescent Car Mascot
René Lalique Perche No. 1158 Opalescent Car Mascot

René Lalique Perche No. 1158 Opalescent Car Mascot

By René Lalique

Located in Northampton, GB

René Lalique car mascots were designed to mount directly onto a motor car radiator cap, serving both as ornament and illumination.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Glass

René Lalique Art Deco Dish Gazelles Model
René Lalique Art Deco Dish Gazelles Model

René Lalique Art Deco Dish Gazelles Model

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

He is also remembered, in the 1920s, for the radiator caps he made for cars. An exceptional artist and savvy industrialist, René Lalique knew how to live fully in his time to develo...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Glass

René Lalique Art Deco Wall Lights Fougères Model
René Lalique Art Deco Wall Lights Fougères Model

René Lalique Art Deco Wall Lights Fougères Model

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

We also remember him, in the 1920s, for the radiator caps he made for cars. An exceptional artist and wise industrialist, René Lalique knew how to live fully in his time to develop ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Bronze

René Lalique Art Deco Wall Lamp Fougère Model
René Lalique Art Deco Wall Lamp Fougère Model

René Lalique Art Deco Wall Lamp Fougère Model

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

We also remember him, in the 1920s, for the radiator caps he made for cars. An exceptional artist and wise industrialist, René Lalique knew how to live fully in his time to develop ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Bronze

R Lalique Box Cicadas 1921
R Lalique Box Cicadas 1921

R Lalique Box Cicadas 1921

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

We also remember him, in the 1920s, the radiator caps he made for cars. An exceptional artist and a savvy industrialist, René Lalique knew how to live fully in his time to develop h...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Art Glass

Rene Lalique, Orange "Ronces" Thorns Vase, France 1920s Art Nouveau/Art Deco
Rene Lalique, Orange "Ronces" Thorns Vase, France 1920s Art Nouveau/Art Deco

Rene Lalique, Orange "Ronces" Thorns Vase, France 1920s Art Nouveau/Art Deco

By René Lalique, Lalique

Located in PARIS, FR

He will create many objects such as vases, cups, candlesticks, perfume bottles, radiator caps for the Citroën 5CV (1925), decorations for the restaurant cars of the Côte d'Azur Pullm...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Glass

René Lalique (1860-1945) "Muguets" Box, circa 1920
René Lalique (1860-1945) "Muguets" Box, circa 1920

René Lalique (1860-1945) "Muguets" Box, circa 1920

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Eclectic creator, René Lalique is not only interested in dishes, vases and statuettes. He also designed radiator caps for luxury cars in the roaring twenties, decorated trains like t...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Glass

René Lalique (1860-1945) “Quatre Scarabées” Electric Blue Glass Box, , 1911
René Lalique (1860-1945) “Quatre Scarabées” Electric Blue Glass Box, , 1911

René Lalique (1860-1945) “Quatre Scarabées” Electric Blue Glass Box, , 1911

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Eclectic creator, René Lalique is not only interested in dishes, vases and statuettes. He also designed radiator caps for luxury cars in the roaring twenties, decorated trains like t...

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1910s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Glass

French Art Deco Glass Car Mascot entitled "Tete d’Aigle" by R Lalique
French Art Deco Glass Car Mascot entitled "Tete d’Aigle" by R Lalique

French Art Deco Glass Car Mascot entitled "Tete d’Aigle" by R Lalique

By Lalique

Located in London, GB

In a 1929 advertisement, Breves called Lalique “the greatest living artist in glass design” and offered the mascots either “lighted or unlighted” which “easily fitted on the scuttle ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Glass

Max Blondat, French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Timepiece, 1914
Max Blondat, French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Timepiece, 1914

Max Blondat, French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Timepiece, 1914

By Max Blondat

Located in New York, NY

His works can be found in wood, stone, clay, glass, bronze, and he excelled in the decorative arts with the reduction of his sculptures and the creation of small utilitarian objects:...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco / Cubist Face of a Woman, France 1920s Francois Roques Hermes Designer
Art Deco / Cubist Face of a Woman, France 1920s Francois Roques Hermes Designer

Art Deco / Cubist Face of a Woman, France 1920s Francois Roques Hermes Designer

By François Roques, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

His craftsmanship was apparent in the simple, yet beautiful and modern patterns, in particular the renowned ‘L’amouret l’argent’ pattern which was reproduced on lacquer cigarettes ca...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

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Football Mascot Car Radiator Cap
Football Mascot Car Radiator Cap

Football Mascot Car Radiator Cap

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H 5.25 in W 7 in D 7 in

Football Mascot Car Radiator Cap

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1920-1930s rare football mascot car radiator cap or hood ornament in cast metal. The piece looks like a pre-Heisman trophy style stance with left arm up and right arm tucked.

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1920s Industrial Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Metal

Mascot "Perche" by René Lalique
Mascot "Perche" by René Lalique

Mascot "Perche" by René Lalique

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H 4 in W 6 in

Mascot "Perche" by René Lalique

By René Lalique

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Car radiator cap in plain, moulded-pressed glass, model «Perche».

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Early 20th Century French Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Glass

Lalique Car Mascot Ram's Head "Bélier" by René Lalique, 1928
Lalique Car Mascot Ram's Head "Bélier" by René Lalique, 1928

Lalique Car Mascot Ram's Head "Bélier" by René Lalique, 1928

By René Lalique

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Car radiator cap in plain moulded-pressed glass, model “Bélier.”

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Early 20th Century French Antique Radiator Caps

Rare Art Déco 'Cacatoès' Silvered Bronze Car Mascot
Rare Art Déco 'Cacatoès' Silvered Bronze Car Mascot

Rare Art Déco 'Cacatoès' Silvered Bronze Car Mascot

By E. Bourcart

Located in South Gippsland, Victoria

This is an 'accessory' car mascot that was selected to adorn radiator caps in the 1920s & 30s. It is not associated with any specific make or model of automobile.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Bronze

The Black Cruise Radiator Cap by François Victor Bazin
The Black Cruise Radiator Cap by François Victor Bazin

The Black Cruise Radiator Cap by François Victor Bazin

By Francois Bazin

Located in Marseille, FR

The Black Cruise by François Victor Bazin (1897-1956) mascot (radiator cap) in good standing representing a stylized bust of a Mangbetu Woman, mounted on a portor marble base, measur...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Metal

René Lalique Tete D’Epervier No.1139 Eagle Car Mascot
René Lalique Tete D’Epervier No.1139 Eagle Car Mascot

René Lalique Tete D’Epervier No.1139 Eagle Car Mascot

Located in Tetbury, England

A illuminating glass Eagle head radiator cap car mascot. Lalique commissioned Breves Gallery in Knightsbridge to mount his mascots and hood ornaments and then retail them to the B...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Radiator Caps

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Glass

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Car Mascot Monkey Chimpanzee Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Car Mascot Monkey Chimpanzee Maurice Guiraud-Rivière

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Car Mascot Monkey Chimpanzee Maurice Guiraud-Rivière

By Maurice Guiraud-Rivière

Located in Antwerp, BE

The bronze has a silver patina and is fixed on a radiator cap. Signed by the French artist Maurice Guiraud Rivière, circa 1920.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Bronze

Important French Art Nouveau Cast Bronze Sculpture "First Kiss" by, Max Blondat
Important French Art Nouveau Cast Bronze Sculpture "First Kiss" by, Max Blondat

Important French Art Nouveau Cast Bronze Sculpture "First Kiss" by, Max Blondat

By Siot-Decauville, Max Blondat

Located in Englewood, NJ

His works can be found in wood, stone, clay, glass, bronze, and he excelled in the decorative arts with the reduction of his sculptures and the creation of small utilitarian objects:...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Radiator Caps

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Bronze

Vintage Silver plated car Radiator Hip Flask by James Dixon
Vintage Silver plated car Radiator Hip Flask by James Dixon

Vintage Silver plated car Radiator Hip Flask by James Dixon

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

Vintage Silver plated Hip Flask In the Form of a 1920s Vintage Car Radiator Screw cap, Stylised radiator shell, Engine Turned Detail on Radiator Core by James Dixon & Son Sheffield...

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1920s British Antique Radiator Caps

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Silver Plate

René Lalique Inkwell Nightlight Model with does Created in 1913
René Lalique Inkwell Nightlight Model with does Created in 1913

René Lalique Inkwell Nightlight Model with does Created in 1913

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

We also remember him, in the 1920s, for the radiator caps he made for cars. An exceptional artist and wise industrialist, René Lalique knew how to live fully in his time to develop ...

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1910s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Bronze

René Lalique Frame Lys
René Lalique Frame Lys

René Lalique Frame Lys

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H 8.67 in W 6.86 in D 0.2 in

René Lalique Frame Lys

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

We also remember him, in the 1920s, the radiator caps he made for cars. An exceptional artist and a savvy industrialist, René Lalique knew how to live fully in his time to develop...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Chrome

Rare "Monkey in Hoop" Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Abit. France  1920´s
Rare "Monkey in Hoop" Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Abit. France  1920´s

Rare "Monkey in Hoop" Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Abit. France 1920´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

The mascot is in superb original condition, and very nice mounted on a radiator cap and brown wooden art deco base. Described in the book: "Mascottes Passion" by Michel LeGrand on pa...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Bronze

Studebaker Car Mascot "Atalanta" 1928
Studebaker Car Mascot "Atalanta" 1928

Studebaker Car Mascot "Atalanta" 1928

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H 3.5 in W 7 in D 2.75 in

Studebaker Car Mascot "Atalanta" 1928

By Carl Mosse

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The mascot is a chromed nickel with a solid brass mounting screw still intact. The car mascot, radiator cap, radiator cap is titled on the base front and back.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Chrome

Emile Bregeon German Shephard French 1920's Hood Ornament Mascot
Emile Bregeon German Shephard French 1920's Hood Ornament Mascot

Emile Bregeon German Shephard French 1920's Hood Ornament Mascot

By Emile Brégeon

Located in Atlanta, GA

German Shepherd Mascot Signed E Bregeon French 1920s Hood Ornament Radiator Cap. Approx: 4" h.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Bronze

Rene Lalique Glass 'Petite Libellule' Car Mascot
Rene Lalique Glass 'Petite Libellule' Car Mascot

Rene Lalique Glass 'Petite Libellule' Car Mascot

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H 2.402 in W 6.299 in D 2.087 in

Rene Lalique Glass 'Petite Libellule' Car Mascot

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass 'Petite Libellule' car mascot (radiator cap). Features a dragonfly sitting with wings closed.

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1920s French Antique Radiator Caps

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Glass

A Rene lalique Perch car Mascot in opalescent glass
A Rene lalique Perch car Mascot in opalescent glass

A Rene lalique Perch car Mascot in opalescent glass

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

As the engins were gaining speed , the fashion became th protect the drivers by a symbol on the radiator caps . These could be made out of metals or glass.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Glass

Michelin Man Bronze Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, Automobilia
Michelin Man Bronze Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, Automobilia

Michelin Man Bronze Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, Automobilia

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Michelin Man bronze car mascot inscribed Bibendum Protege Les Pneus, mounted over an early Renault radiator cap. Don´t pass up this opportunity to buy this Michelin Man bronze hood ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Radiator Caps

Bibendum Michelin Man Bronze Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, Automobilia
Bibendum Michelin Man Bronze Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, Automobilia

Bibendum Michelin Man Bronze Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, Automobilia

By Michelin Man

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Michelin Man bronze car mascot inscribed Bibendum Protege Les Pneus, mounted over an early Renault radiator cap. Don´t pass up this opportunity to buy this Michelin Man bronze hood ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Radiator Caps

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Bronze

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Silver Plated Dish
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Silver Plated Dish

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Silver Plated Dish

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The figure was traditionally mounted as a mascot on the radiator cap of the Rolls Royce and continues to feature on the car today.

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1910s English Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Glass Fish Radiator Car Mascot, Hood Ornament by Gueron, France, 1925
Glass Fish Radiator Car Mascot, Hood Ornament by Gueron, France, 1925

Glass Fish Radiator Car Mascot, Hood Ornament by Gueron, France, 1925

By David Gueron Degue

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Not often seen frosted pink glass radiator cap mascot by Gueron from circa 1925. Beautiful piece of French origin depicting a fish from the Caribbean sea.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Glass

René lalique Suspension Aer deco Model Dahlias
René lalique Suspension Aer deco Model Dahlias

René lalique Suspension Aer deco Model Dahlias

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

We also remember him, in the 1920s, for the radiator caps he made for cars. An exceptional artist and wise industrialist, René Lalique knew how to live fully in his time to develop ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Glass

René Lalique Opalescent Art Deco Dish Gazelles Model
René Lalique Opalescent Art Deco Dish Gazelles Model

René Lalique Opalescent Art Deco Dish Gazelles Model

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

He is also remembered, in the 1920s, for the radiator caps he made for cars. An exceptional artist and savvy industrialist, René Lalique knew how to live fully in his time to develo...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Glass

René Lalique Dinard Say to Roses Box 1927
René Lalique Dinard Say to Roses Box 1927

René Lalique Dinard Say to Roses Box 1927

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H 3.23 in W 3.94 in D 5.12 in

René Lalique Dinard Say to Roses Box 1927

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

We also remember him, in the 1920s, the radiator caps he made for cars. An exceptional artist and a savvy industrialist, René Lalique knew how to live fully in his time to develop...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Glass

Mascot "Archer". by René Lalique
Mascot "Archer". by René Lalique

Mascot "Archer". by René Lalique

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Car radiator cap in moulded-pressed glass, model «Archer».

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Early 20th Century French Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Glass

Rare Silvered Bronze ‘Monsieur Bibendum’, or Michelin Man Car Mascot, from 1916
Rare Silvered Bronze ‘Monsieur Bibendum’, or Michelin Man Car Mascot, from 1916

Rare Silvered Bronze ‘Monsieur Bibendum’, or Michelin Man Car Mascot, from 1916

By Michelin Man

Located in London, GB

The mascot stands at 4½ inches (11½ cm) tall Overall, on the radiator cap the height is: 6 inches (15 cm).

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Radiator Caps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Mascot "Eagle head". by René Lalique
Mascot "Eagle head". by René Lalique

Mascot "Eagle head". by René Lalique

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H 5.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

Mascot "Eagle head". by René Lalique

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Car radiator cap in plain moulded-pressed glass, model «Tête d'aigle».

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Early 20th Century French Antique Radiator Caps

'Biplane' car mascot.

'Biplane' car mascot.

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H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in

'Biplane' car mascot.

Located in London, GB

A stylish Art Deco car radiator mascot, in the form of a Biplane with original chromed body mounted on a dogbone radiator cap with a letter 'A' engraved to a shield to the front, all...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Radiator Caps

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Chrome

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Antique Radiator Caps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique radiator caps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique radiator caps — often made from metal, bronze and glass — can elevate any home. Antique radiator caps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique radiator caps made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique radiator caps are appealing in their simplicity, but René Lalique, E. Bourcart and Emile Brégeon produced popular antique radiator caps that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Radiator Caps?

Prices for antique radiator caps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique radiator caps begin at $454 and can go as high as $9,938, while the average can fetch as much as $3,011.