Ron Harris ll

The seller on Ebay IS me. I sell baseball cards and such. There is no feedback because I had to restart my account because the old one got compromised. I was forthcoming in my OP when I said "Just looking for a VALUE and DESIRABILITY on this". AND "Any guidance would be appreciated." There is no Hardy Boys/Scooby Doo mystery to solve here. I had a item left to me with very little info, I didnt even know where to start with this thing, who better to guide me then experts here? Its not like I have a local antiques road show to go to and Pete at the local Mobil gas station has no clue. I got great info here about its origin. THAT answers Desirability. Now Value... It gets put on EBAY with a ridiculously high Reserve, THAT will answer the Value question. Its called research, no dark subterfuge here, no cloak and dagger...just due diligence. I am insulted at the accusation and Thank you for ruining an otherwise productive and educational experience. My JU JU is in tact, hows yours? Respectfully, ME AKA Roguerage0305 AKA Ron Harris.

Do you think I should restore this piece or leave it as is? The Nickel plating is completely gone but I would love to see it in shiny bronze. I know patina is important and shining it up would possibly devalue it. Thoughts?

What fantastic info. Thank you!

Hello! First post so hope I'm in the right place. This was given to me by my grandfather years ago before he passed, I think this may be a 1920's BRONZE ISOTTA FRASCHINI SPIRIT OF TRIUMPH radiator mascot? I believe this was also used on the 1930 Duesenberg also? Just looking for a value and desirability on this. It seems to be made in several pieces and is embossed with F. Bazin on the base. Any guidance would be appreciated. Be safe and be well!