C.A.R.R.S of Brighton B#10079D2
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The complete collection* of Lalique car mascots/Bouchons de Radiateur marked ‘R. Lalique, France’, designed and produced by Rene Lalique during the inter-war period known as ‘Art Deco’, using the Lalique factory catalogue numbers along with the date of inception of each piece. In most cases we may only have one example in stock at any given time. We have produced a full colour brochure (paying homage to the original Breves London galleries brochure of the inter-war period). We will send you this on receipt of your sae to: —
UNIQUE LALIQUE CAR MASCOTS Lalique ‘Chrysis’ shown in frosted christal adoring & adorning the radiator of the fabulous Duesenberg, both reflecting the Art Deco period beautifully. By the French motoring artist Francois Vanaret
The Lalique Gallery at The White Lion Garage, Clarendon Place, Kemp Town, Brighton, Sussex, BN2 1JA, England. Telephone: (GMT) 01273 622722 (mobile) 07890 836734, www.laliquemascots.co.uk or email: laliquemascots@virginmedia.com There is an exhibition marking the 151st anniversary of Rene Jules Lalique’s birth at The Chelsea Antiques fair, Old Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Road, London, SE3 5EE, from 21st to 25th September with a champagne reception on Thursday 22nd from 6.30pm. RSVP for tickets with information. Please contact: Penman Antiques Fairs, www.penman-fairs.co.uk Also, for further information on collecting these pieces, go to the club website: www.brmmbrmm.com/Ibcc.bb
* We have most of the thirty individual mascots produced in stock, including colour variations, apart from Hibou/Owl, Renard/Fox and Epsom/Horse. These are rare and we would be happy to purchase or loan them to make this exhibition complete, contact us for full details. You would receive VIP treatment at the show. G.G Weiner’s* advice: “A collection of unique Lalique car mascots for your pleasure and sure-fire investments for you and your family, what better heirloom to hand down to future generations to love & cherish!”
* Geoffrey George Weiner is a consultant for the Miller’s Antiques & Collector’s Price Guides and the automobilia consultant for a well-known auction house.
A complete run of Brooklands membership badges with guest’s brooches from the opening of the circuit in 1907 to its closing in 1942. These include a rare Founder Member badge (H. Mkd.1907), 1909 Founder Member gold lapel pin, 1916 Membership, 1939 Committee Members’ set. All contained in two glazed display cases on swivel stands. Provenance: Ex The Steering Wheel Club collection, Onslows, Sotheby’s RM, Bonhams and other auction houses. For the complete listing along with photos and history contact: C.A.R.S. (U.K.) 01273 622722 or 07890 836734 See the website: www.brooklandsbadges.co.uk Email: carsofbrighton@virginmedia.com