Lot 142
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Peacock Mascot - An unusual radiator ornament by 'Villars'; hollow-cast nickel-plated brass; well-sculpted detailed spread tail feathers to front and embossed foliate design to reverse: concealing a water-temperature gauge to back: stamped inscribed "Villars" to base; mounted on contemporary radiator cap; nickel-plating worn and rubbed; possibly French origins; c1920s.
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Peacock Mascot - An unusual radiator ornament by 'Villars'; hollow-cast nickel-plated brass; well-sculpted detailed spread tail feathers to front and embossed foliate design to reverse: concealing a water-temperature gauge to back: stamped inscribed "Villars" to base; mounted on contemporary radiator cap; nickel-plating worn and rubbed; possibly French origins; c1920s.

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Peacock Mascot - An unusual radiator ornament by 'Villars'; hollow-cast nickel-plated brass; well-sculpted detailed spread tail feathers to front and embossed foliate design to reverse: concealing a water-temperature gauge to back: stamped inscribed "Villars" to base; mounted on contemporary radiator cap; nickel-plating worn and rubbed; possibly French origins; c1920s.
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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