TROPHY
5-MILE RACE
1910

Large engraved trophy awarded for victory in a 5-mile automobile race in 1910. Engraved as follows:

AUTOMOBILE TROPHY
First Prize-5 Miles-600 cu. In & Under
Won By
James Blaine Worcester
Oct. 29, 1910

Large curved handles. Super condition considering its age. 13 1/2" in height.

An early racing artifact that is worthy of additional research that would further enhance its rarity and value.

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TROPHY
BEST DECORATED AUTO
1928

Large engraved trophy awarded to the best decorated automobile in a July 4th parade in 1928. Engraved as follows:

First Prize for Decorated Auto
July 4, 1928
Norwood, N.J.
Won by
Edna E. McKee

Beautiful garland in relief around lip. Approximately 10 1/2" in height. Accompanied by display photograph of a decorated parade car. Superior condition.

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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.

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GOGGLES
CESCO CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
ORIGINAL BOX

Vintage pair of racing and safety goggles by the Cesco. Co. Chicago, Illinois. Original box. Goggles are in as-new condition and have ventilated frames, adjustable leather centerpiece and elasticized head strap. Box has bright colors and is in excellent condition, although one end flap is detached (can be reattached).

A very nice pair of vintage goggles that would complement any vintage racing collection or display.

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JAGUAR
DEALER SHOWROOM DESK PIECE
LEAPING CAT MASCOT

Jaguar showroom desk piece - probably used to store pencils, etc. on a salesman's desk. Has gold-toned Jaguar mascot crawling atop a plated oval cylinder that has a red suede lined insert.

Height to top of mascot is approximately 5". Metal base mount is 4 1/4" x 3". Would look great on the desk of a Jaguar owner/ enthusiast.

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TAZIO NUVOLARI
AUTO UNION-D TYPE
GERMAN GRAND PRIX-1939
GEORGE MONKHOUSE PHOTOGRAPH

Rare and remarkable close-view photograph, by the famous photographer and writer, George Monkhouse, of arguably the greatest of all time, Tazio Nuvolari, at the wheel of the powerful Auto Union at an uphill section of the German Grand Prix of 1939.

Monkhouse wrote and photographed extensively during this period, producing a landmark book, Mercedes Benz Grand Prix Racing 1934-1955, and a photographic record of what has been called the "Golden Era of Racing. " Monkhouse estate stamp is on reverse of photo.

Matted and mounted in a 20 " x 16" brown wood frame.

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UNITED STATES TIRE ASHTRAY
1920s
THE RAREST OF ITS TYPE

An exceedingly rare United States Tire ashtray. Composed of a glass tray with a silver metal attached treaded tire and a metal-spoked silvered wheel inset. Tire has raised lettering on the sidewall reading United States Tires Are Good Tires -Plain - Royal Cord - Nobby - Chain - USCO. The slogan and the company logo appear twice. The tire and the spoked-wheel inset exhibit extraordinary detail, even down to the valve stem on the wheel, and are in exceptional condition. Approximately 6" in diameter.

This is only the second example of this item that we have been able to offer in over twenty years. A prize for the passionate collector.

561

TAZIO NUVOLARI
AUTO UNION-D TYPE
GERMAN GRAND PRIX-1939
GEORGE MONKHOUSE PHOTOGRAPH

Rare and remarkable close-view photograph, by the famous photographer and writer, George Monkhouse, of arguably the greatest of all time, Tazio Nuvolari, cornering the powerful Auto Union at the German Grand Prix of 1939.

Monkhouse wrote and photographed extensively during this period, producing a landmark book, Mercedes Benz Grand Prix Racing 1934-1955, and a photographic record of what has been called the "Golden Era of Racing. " Monkhouse estate stamp is on reverse of photo.

Matted and mounted in a 20 " x 16" brown wood frame.

525

VINTAGE PAINTED HELMET AND GLOVES
TOMMY FARRELL
1921-2004

Vintage painted helmet and gloves that belonged to the western movie and television star, Tommy Farrell. Farrell appeared in more than three dozen movies and numerous television shows and was an amateur sports car racer in the 1950s.

The helmet is decorated with the CRC racing team logo and has his initials on the back. The helmet is Machpi 56, manufactured in Italy. The gloves are the typical leather and web-back worn by racers of the period.

A rare grouping of authentic 1950s U.S. sports car racing artifacts.

532

OLDSMOBILE DASH CLOCK
1915
ANSONIA CLOCK CO. U.S.A.

Oldsmobile dash clock (1915) by the Ansonia Clock Co. In working order. 3 1/2" diameter, nickel on brass-knurled bezel. 2 1/2" inner bezel with beveled glass. Silver painted face with OLDSMOBILE script. 4 1/2" nickel on brass dashboard flange. Back- mounted key wind and hand adjustment.

Mounted in a mahogany tapered deskstand, 5 1/2" w x 5 1/2 " d.

A great desk piece or can be dash-mounted in your Olsmobile.

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PRESCOTT HILL CLIMB
PARTICIPANT'S BADGE

Fine enameled Bugatti Owners Club-Prescott Badge, with participation pins for the years 1964 through 1971.

In 1937, the Bugatti Owners Club purchased the Prescott estate and began construction of the speed hill climb course that is used to this day. The course is regarded as one of the most challenging hillclimb courses (course map is affixed to reverse).

This beautiful enameled Participant's badge has the Bugatti grille in gold detail and eight (8) attached participants pins. Matted and mounted, with a scan photo of a Type 35 Bugatti on the Prescott hill, in a 11" w x 14" h gold wood frame.

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LORENZO BANDINI
GRAND PRIX OF MONACO -1962
FERRARI SHARKNOSE 156

Large closeup photograph of Lorenzo Bandini cornering his Ferrari Sharknose 156 in the 1962 Grand Prix of Monaco. Jim Clark was the fastest qualifier and Bruce McLaren won the race.

Great detail. Note the large steering wheel and the perfunctory roll bar!

Matted and mounted in a 20" x 16" cherry wood frame.

529

TAZIO NUVOLARI
1892-1953
VANDERBILT CUP RACE, LONG ISLAND, N.Y. - 1936

Photo showing the great Tazio Nuvolari seated in an early Grand Prix car, mounted with an original ticket for the 1936 Vanderbilt Cup race that was held at Roosevelt Raceway on Long Island, N.Y. Nuvolari won the race in his 300 hp Alfa Romeo.

Matted and mounted in an 11" x 14" cherry wood frame.

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PHIL HILL
FRENCH GRAND PRIX - RHEIMS
FERRARI SHARKNOSE

Great large photograph of Phil Hill, in the pits, dejected after retiring his Ferrari. Hill won the pole and led the race, but his Ferrari Sharknose let him, and his teammate Von Trips, down.

Hill went on to win the World Grand Prix Drivers Championship in 1961.

Matted and mounted in a 16 " x 20" cherry wood frame.

527

VANDERBILT CUP RACE
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
OCTOBER 13, 1936
NUVOLARI WINS RACE

Complete issue of the New York Daily News of October 13, 1936 with an account of the 1936 Vanderbilt Cup race.

Headline states NUVOLARI WINS RACE.

Matted and mounted in a 16" x 20 " cherry wood frame.

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