TAZIO NUVOLARI
1892 - 1953
LIMITED EDITION BRONZE

When enthusiasts, historians, and pundits gather to debate the question, Who is the greatest driver of all time? the name Tazio Nuvolari is always near, or at the top of the list of candidates. His exploits on the track are those of legend, and have spawned countless articles, books and a museum in his home town of Mantua, Italy.

This exquisite bronze bust, by motorsport sculptor Steve Hahn, conveys the poise, competitive fire and confidence that allowed the exploits of the Flying Mantuan to become legend.

This bronze is a strictly limited and numbered edition of 28 and is offered exclusively through Tavares Motorsport. Each example is accompanied by the artist's certificate of authenticity. A rare opportunity for the collector - enthusiast.

Bronze is 10" tall. Overall height including base is 17".

Item No: 890

GUS SCHRADER
1895 - 1941
"…GREATEST DIRT TRACK DRIVER EVER !"
ALEXANDER BUCHAN

Sculptor Alexander Buchan masterfully captures the great dirt-track driver Gus Schrader sliding his Dodge powered Boyle Valve Special 1927 Sprint Car through a turn. Schrader was widely considered the greatest dirt track driver of his time. He died in a race in 1942.

Painted bronze with a turntable display. For the passionate collector.

Signed and numbered 13 of a total edition of 15. Dimensions are 17 1/2 " long by 9" wide by 8" tall.

Item No: 911

"OLD MOTHER GUN"
4 1/2-LITRE BENTLEY
1928 LEMANS WINNER
ALEXANDER BUCHAN

Bronze sculpture by motoring artist Alexander Buchan of the famed 4 1/2-litre Bentley, "Old Mother Gun," in the 1928 LeMans 24-Hour Race. Barnato and Rubin piloted this car to a first place finish.

"Old Mother Gun" was the first 4 1/2-litre Bentley produced and was badly damaged in the famous White House Crash in the 1927 LeMans race.

This is a painted bronze sculpture of exceptional detail and highest quality.

Signed and numbered 2 in a total edition of 35. Dimensions are 20" long by 8" wide by 7" tall.

Item No: 817

ROLLS ROYCE
KNEELING SPIRIT OF ECSTASY
DESK SET

Wood desk set with two heavy class cups and pen rest. Surmounted by a classic Post-War Rolls Royce Spirit Of Ecstasy radiator mascot mounted on a cap.

This mascot was used on Phantom, Wraith, Silver Wraith and Silver Dawn models. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. under left wing. This mascot is illustrated and described in the book Motoring Mascots of the World by William C. Williams, pg. 94, plate no. 343.

Base is 13" in length. Overall height, including base, is 5 1/2". In excellent condition.

A great accessory for a gentleman/ collector's desk.

Item No: 664

WATCHING TURN SEVEN
LARRY BRAUN
1987

Rare bronze by motorsport sculptor Larry Braun. Depicts two crewmen anxiously watching "turn seven" for their driver to round the corner and come in for a fuel stop. They are holding a fuel can and fueling funnel.

Braun is a renowned motorsport artist and is a member of the prestigious Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS). His work is represented in many private and corporate collections.

Signed L. BRAUN 1979 10/70. This rare bronze is number 10 in a total edition of only 70 examples.

Item No: 652

JAGUAR
SHOWROOM DESK BOX

Beautiful Jaguar showroom desk box. Has figured burl walnut finish top and sides. Famed Jaguar Leaping Cat mascot, in bronze, is affixed to the top of the box. Has single, beautifully constructed, partitioned drawer with bronze button pull.

This item would probably have been on the desk of a Jaguar Company or sales executive. Impressive addition to any collection.

Box is approximately 6 1/2" across by 4" deep. Overall height, including base, is 4 1/2"

Item No: 907

CHEVROLET EAGLE
RADIATOR MASCOT
1931 - 1932
WILLIAM SCHNELL - FREDERICK GIUNTINI

Eagle radiator mascot, designed by William Schnell and Frederick Giuntini, patented on July 14, 1931 and used on the 1931-1932 Chevrolet. Interior threaded radiator cap. Zinc die-cast and chrome plated.

This mascot is illustrated and described in the book Motoring Mascots of the World by William C. Williams, pgs. 26-27, plate no. 47. In excellent condition.

Mounted on a custom-turned wood base.

SOLD

GREYHOUND
RADIATOR MASCOT
DELAGE MOTORCARS
C. BRAU-FRANCE - 1928

Rare and beautiful leaping Greyhound radiator mascot originally designed by C. Brau in 1928 and used on Delage Motorcars. This example is unsigned. Great Art Deco form. Solid bronze.

This mascot form is illustrated in a number of reference works including Mascottes Automobiles by Michel LeGrand, pgs. 210-211, and Motoring Mascots of the World by William C. Williams, pg. 105.

Mounted on a chrome knock-off wheel hub and a custom-turned wood base.

Item No: 628

MOTORING MASCOTS OF THE WORLD
WILLIAM C. WILLIAMS
MASCOT REFERENCE BOOK

MOTORING MASCOTS OF THE WORLD by William C. Williams is a must-have reference book for the mascot collector. Covers Factory Mascots, Lalique and other glass, Commercial, Organizational and Personality mascots, Accessory mascots and more.

Hundreds of black/white photographs. Hardbound. 232 pages. New condition.

Item No: 406

MASCOTTES PASSION
MICHEL LEGRAND
MASCOT REFERENCE BOOK

This beautiful and scarce mascot reference book is divided into separate sections for mascots that depict men, women, animals etc.

Black/white and full-color illustrations present the mascots in full detail. Also contains historical data, catalog excerpts, advertisements, etc.

Hardbound. 225 pages. FRENCH TEXT. New condition.
An essential reference for the mascot collector!

Item No: 407