Grease cap with flying dove - what brand

[Jensen 541]

Hello, does anyone know what brand this grease cap came off ? 

It appears to be a flying dove.

any hints would be greatly appreciated  

Thanks in advance 

[keiser31]

1920s Oakland from the research I just did.

[TexRiv_63]

1 hour ago, keiser31 said:

1920s Oakland from the research I just did.

I have been trying to pin this one down for years, where did you find info? Is this a factory design or aftermarket?

[keiser31]

6 minutes ago, TexRiv_63 said:

I have been trying to pin this one down for years, where did you find info? Is this a factory design or aftermarket?

I started by Googling "Falcon-Knight hub cap photo" and saw the cap in question. It has been identified as Oakland, but I cannot be absolutely certain that they are correct.

Edited October 2, 2023 by keiser31 (see edit history)

[keiser31]

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-aluminum-1920-oakland-1918224749

[TOM H. S.]

One other person on ebay said they thought it was an aftermarket design. You'd think that the Falcon-Knight design would be the same as the radiator emblem shown below. The bird in flight is a good one to do and extensive search on, perhaps the AACA Library can shed light on it. I really like the Falcon Knight badge in bakelite relief.

Best Wishes.

[TexRiv_63]

On 10/2/2023 at 12:10 PM, keiser31 said:

I started by Googling "Falcon-Knight hub cap photo" and saw the cap in question. It has been identified as Oakland, but I cannot be absolutely certain that they are correct.

Your results are the same that I have found in the past. I have found that Worthpoint is not a reliable source as they just repeat what the consigner says. I also have seen references to an "Oakland Bluebird" car model but never any reliable backup. I have a few of these caps but do not want to sell them without a legit ID.

[30DodgePanel]

I've found quite a few Oakland advertisements with the eagle, but again, nothing 100% to indicate the hubcaps were of this design. 

I'm thinking a time period photo that shows them clearly would be about the only thing that would prove it outside of a salesman booklet of some kind or maybe a confidential bulletin.

 

[Jensen 541]

You're right. The shape of the hubcap is exactly like this late 20'es Oakland cap. !   (and early Pontiac, only they are slightly smaller) 

 

I don't think it is from a Falcon Knight though. The only Falcon Knight cap i know of, is in the exact same shape as the other Willys brands, Whippet, Overland, Willys Knight, and with the letters "FALCON" I am quite certain that we can rule that one out. 

 

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction  

[TexRiv_63]

 

QUOTE I don't think it is from a Falcon Knight though. The only Falcon Knight cap i know of, is in the exact same shape as the other Willys brands, Whippet, Overland, Willys Knight, and with the letters "FALCON" I am quite certain that we can rule that one out.