A 'Mr Bibendum' mascot for Michelin 'Cable' Tyres by Generes, French, circa 1920

Bonhams - The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale 2018
Chichester, 13 July
Lot sold
USD 2 990 - 3 986
GBP 2 400 - 3 200 (listed)
Estimate
USD 2 990 - 3 986
GBP 2 400 - 3 200 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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  • Type 
    Automobilia
  • Lot number 
    47
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

A 'Mr Bibendum' mascot for Michelin 'Cable' Tyres by Generes, French, circa 1920, nickel plated bronze mascot, marked 'Made in France' and 'Generes' to underside of base, depicting Mr Bibendum in Pathfinder 'searching the horizon' kneeling pose on a tyre, 11.5cm high, mounted on a black painted wooden base.

Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
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Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
Phone 
+44-2074685801
Fax 
+44-2074477401
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