basscaster Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Does this look like a real or aftermarket hood ornament? Anyone know what year? https://new.liveauctioneers.com/item/47612833_rolls-royce-shadow-lady-hood-ornament-radiator-cap Thanks in advance! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I'm no Rolls expert but it looks fake to me. The originals are finely detailed lost wax castings. That one looks like it is made of chewing gum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAU Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I agree. They normally are very fine castings but you really would have to have it in your hand to really know. it looks like an small early model and they are signed around the base by Sykes and have the patent info scribed under the wings which this one doesn't appear to have. https://au.pinterest.com/johnvveen1/rolls-royce-spirit-of-ecstasy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 The cap looks like an 1950-53 MG TD cap. Most certainly not a Rolls cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscaster Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aust42President Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Looks very suspicious - Base is certainly not correct and could very well be early MG....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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