Car mascots were popular for many years from the Edwardian period through to the 1950s and 60s, placed on or above the centre of the radiator grille either chosen by the owner as an ornament to personalise a vehicle or fitted at the time of manufacture. Mascots were usually cast in brass, zinc, or bronze and given a chrome plated finish. However some of the most highly desirable ones were made by the French glass designer Rene Jules Lalique (1860 -- 1945). Lalique, known for his jewellery, glass perfume bottles and vases, was commissioned in 1925 by Andre Citroen, to produce the first 'official' car mascot of five prancing horses for the Citroen Cinq Chevaux. Several car mascots followed, including this one, the Chrysis Flying Lady, first produced in March 1931.
This mascot was chosen by Ann Jury (National Motor Museum Trust Volunteer) as her favourite object in the National Motor Museum. In the video clip she explains why she likes this museum object, which has become one of the 100 fascinating museum objects featured on the Heritage100 website. The Heritage100 website highlights interesting and quirky items from museums and archives across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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