BIRD ORNAMENT

[Terry Stock]

A recently widowed member of our local club has found this in her late husband's treasures.  The immediate reaction by our members is "it's off a Packard".  But a quick look in Google images doesn't find a good match.  No makers or other ID on the base.

Any clues of what this delicate creature might be?

 

[1939_Buick]

After market?

From google "aftermarket hood ornaments bird"

Looks like AU$169 for a similar style bird

https://www.hyway.com.au/chrome-and-stainless-accessories/hood-ornaments/

https://www.hyway.com.au/chrome-swan-mascot-8-1-2-x-7-1-2in/

 

 

Edited February 12, 2023 by 1939_Buick (see edit history)

[Ozstatman]

4 hours ago, Terry Stock said:

A recently widowed member of our local club has found this in her late husband's treasures.  The immediate reaction by our members is "it's off a Packard".  But a quick look in Google images doesn't find a good match.  No makers or other ID on the base.

Any clues of what this delicate creature might be?

 

Agree it's NOT Packard. There was one recently on Aussie eBay thinking it might be, but no!

[Terry Stock]

With the help of Google image search, one thing lead to another to find similar image has been here (and a couple elsewhere) before

https://forums.aaca.org/topic/327061-1930s-car-mascot/ 

Consensus seems to be: made by Faith Manufacturing, Chicago, probably as an aftermarket product.

 

Edited February 13, 2023 by Terry Stock
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