Povertycove Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 A friend has two Franklin hood ornaments that he'd like to sell. Years ago he mounted them on wood bases. One is the rampant lion with a Franklin emblem, the other is an Olympic. He wonders what they'd be worth, and since so gave no idea, I thought Id put them up on the Forum to see if anyone had a suggestion. IMG_0987.HEIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theKiwi Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Can you repost the Lion one as a JPEG file - it's posted as an Apple .heic file which the forum software, and a lot of computers can't handle. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povertycove Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 Yes I had trouble with the first photo. Let me try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povertycove Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 Another shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 On the second hood ornament (the lion) not sure of the value as a desk display but in pieces, one of the most valuable parts is the emblem. It's a crank hole cover for a 1930 and later. So I guess you could add up the value of the Lyon plus the cover (emblem) and go from there. It's certainly a waste to leave it like it is, when so many need a crank hole cover. Lyons are easy to come by. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theKiwi Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I'd be interested in the Lion alone - assuming it's a genuine Franklin lion (not a reproduction, but I don't know how to tell the difference) for my 1926 Series 11A, but the Franklin emblem is later than my car, so of no real interest to me. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Sorry for showing my bad spelling of Lion. please forgive me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povertycove Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 2 hours ago, theKiwi said: I'd be interested in the Lion alone - assuming it's a genuine Franklin lion (not a reproduction, but I don't know how to tell the difference) for my 1926 Series 11A, but the Franklin emblem is later than my car, so of no real interest to me. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povertycove Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 There is someone who wants the emblem, so it should be no problem separating the two. What would you be willing to give for the Lion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theKiwi Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Well I'd start at $50 (plus shipping) - would that do it? Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Wright Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Saw your posting for Franklin Lion Hood ornament. I';m looking for one to replace one that was stolen from a 1925 10c in the Cal,ifornia Auto Museum. Can you help? Thank you. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povertycove Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 Those were sold back in 2017. Put your request into a new thread and you might find what you’re looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castillo49 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Good Morning, I would be interested in the first one, the bird. I need one for my 33 Olympic. What do you want for it? You can call me at (909) 296-0980. Thanks, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povertycove Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 See note above, Frank. This is an old thread. Stuff sold in 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castillo49 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Thanks .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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