Two 'MG Tigress' mascot castings, pre-War

Bonhams - Goodwood Revival September 2022
Chichester, 17 September
Lot sold
USD 1 014 - 1 268
GBP 800 - 1 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 1 014 - 1 268
GBP 800 - 1 000 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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  • Type 
    Automobilia
  • Lot number 
    75
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

Two 'MG Tigress' mascot castings, pre-War, rough cast bronze unsigned mascots, inspired by the Leaping Panther mascot by Casimir Brau, possibly prototype or rejected castings with burrs, pitting and imperfections, of the 'Tigress' mascot for MG cars admired by Michael Gordon Crosby and MG General Manager Cecil Kimber, each 22cm long.

Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
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First name 
Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
Phone 
+44-2074685801
Fax 
+44-2074477401
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