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French ‘Bouchons De Radiateur’ with an Amethyst Hue

From our Rene Lalique collection, we are pleased to offer this stunning Grenouille car mascot. The mascot modelled as a sitting frog having a Amethyst Hue fitted in its original Breves Mounts. The mascot from the Rene Lalique collection model number #1146. These mascots were originally made as car hood ornaments in the 1920s by the famous glassmaker René Jules Lalique, who started a company using his own name, which still creates fine glassware today. See Page 502 of Félix Marcilhac book René Lalique maître-verrier for the Grenouille car mascot.

René Lalique (1860-1945) created his stunning car mascot (bouchons de radiateur) designs between 1925 and 1931. Their production ceased in 1940, a year after WWII had begun. René’s factory, Verrerie d’Alsace, in Wingen-sur-Mode was forced to close following German occupation of the Alsace region. René sadly passed away in May 1945, so did not live to see the end of the war, nor the subsequent re-opening of the factory by his son Marc. Marc resumed production of his father’s famous mascot designs using the original steel moulds which had the fortune of being preserved, in spite of the war.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.

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