A 'Chieftain Riding Snail' mascot by A E Lejeune, British, 1920s

Bonhams - Goodwood Festival of Speed 2019
Chichester , 04 July
Lot sold
USD 3 737 - 4 983
GBP 3 000 - 4 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 3 737 - 4 983
GBP 3 000 - 4 000 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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  • Type 
    Automobilia
  • Lot number 
    41
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

A 'Chieftain Riding Snail' mascot by A E Lejeune, British, 1920s, stamped 'AEL' and 'R/D' to rear of base, nickel-plated bronze, depicting a Native American Chieftain riding an oversized snail, with wire-twist reins but lacking club, 14cm long, mounted on a turned wooden display base.

Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
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Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
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