An 'English Bobby' and a 'Bomber' mascot, early 20th Century

Bonhams - Goodwood Festival of Speed 2019
Chichester , 04 July
Lot sold
USD 1 246 - 1 495
GBP 1 000 - 1 200 (listed)
Estimate
USD 1 246 - 1 495
GBP 1 000 - 1 200 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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  • Type 
    Automobilia
  • Lot number 
    32
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

An 'English Bobby' and a 'Bomber' mascot, early 20th Century, each nickel-plated bronze, comprising 'English Bobby' mascot by Bofill, French, circa 1910, signed and with 'MAM' foundry mark to rear of base, 15cm high, and a 'Bomber' mascot, British, circa 1919, unsigned but marked 'Copyright (SW) Birmingham' to side of base, depicting a WWI Grenadier throwing a Mills bomb, 13cm high, each mounted on a wooden base.
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Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
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