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obzolete
Joined: 31 Jul 2013
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 Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:23 pm Post subject: Mascot Unknown |
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Hi
I have this mascot but not sure if it's an accessory or from an actual car maker.
Just to say I do run and own a website obzolete.com if this is a problem I will end this post but I do always need help to identify parts. |
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Roger-hatchy
Joined: 07 Dec 2007
Posts: 2135
Location: Tiptree, Essex
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| Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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| That reminds me of a Cicada, a large beetle we used to see a lot in Malaya and Borneo. |
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obzolete
Joined: 31 Jul 2013
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| Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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| I thought it was a Wasp |
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traction39
Joined: 19 May 2009
Posts: 399
Location: South Wales
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| Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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| What size is this? Missing its legs? |
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47Jag
Joined: 26 Jun 2008
Posts: 1480
Location: Bothwell, Scotland
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| Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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I've seen one similar to this on Ebay a while ago but it was a bird and was listed as a bug deflector. I suppose a bit of dry humour using a bug to deflect bugs:)
Art |
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obzolete
Joined: 31 Jul 2013
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| Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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| It's got a threaded hole at the bottom which you can just see in the picture, it's 4 inches long or 100 CM |
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007
Posts: 7118
Location: Edinburgh
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| Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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Perhaps an after market accessory aimed at Wolseley Wasp owners.
Peter
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1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon |
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traction39
Joined: 19 May 2009
Posts: 399
Location: South Wales
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| Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:43 am Post subject: |
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Looking at your pictures on your website, it reminds me of an Art Deco "bug" ash tray...often done as flies etc. Maybe the screw thread held the legs on...?
Just a thought... |
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Riley Blue
Joined: 18 Jun 2008
Posts: 1750
Location: Derbyshire
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| Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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| traction39 wrote: | Looking at your pictures on your website, it reminds me of an Art Deco "bug" ash tray...often done as flies etc. Maybe the screw thread held the legs on...?
Just a thought... |
By George, I think he's got it...! |
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kismet
Joined: 04 May 2011
Posts: 71
Location: South Staffs
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| Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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| I have something similar in brass with a set of legs scewed on the base. I actually think it is a 'Vesta' (ornamental case for matches). |
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