A fine 'Mr Mercury' mascot in sterling silver by Mappin & Webb, London, 1931, a believed special commission for National Benzole Co.Ltd

Bonhams - Goodwood Festival of Speed 2019
Chichester , 04 July
Lot sold
USD 6 202 - 7 443
GBP 5 000 - 6 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 6 202 - 7 443
GBP 5 000 - 6 000 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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  • Type 
    Automobilia
  • Lot number 
    48
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

A fine 'Mr Mercury' mascot in sterling silver by Mappin & Webb, London, 1931, a believed special commission for National Benzole Co.Ltd, unsigned, solid cast sterling silver mascot in the form of the head of the mythical Roman figure with winged helmet, with hallmark to upper edge of left wing and to left side of base, 9cm high, 11cm long, mounted on a period polished radiator cap above a turned wooden display base.

Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
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Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
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