Lalique "Coq Nain" Rooster Hood Ornament, circa 1928
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Rene Lalique created some of the most striking automobile mascots or hood ornaments. Lalique's elegant, molded-glass models enhanced the front of any luxury vehicle. The mascots could also be lit from below making them all the more impressive. These decorative mascots became a symbol of the car owner's wealth, status, and good taste.
Rene Lalique created some of the most striking automobile mascots or hood ornaments. Lalique's elegant, molded-glass models enhanced the front of any luxury vehicle. The mascots could also be lit from below making them all the more impressive. These decorative mascots became a symbol of the car owner's wealth, status, and good taste.
Artifact
Hood ornament
Date Made
circa 1928
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
68.19.589
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Samuel L. Scher, M.D.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height : 8 in
Length: 5.5 in
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