Aftermarket or OEM from some manufacturer?
Can you identify it?
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Looks like a mid 30's Packard hood ornament.
Dave
Dave
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Except I'd think a Packard might have a little more secure mount than this does - it's like a # 8 or possibly # 10 screw.
it's a little odd in that most leaned forward or back at an extreme angle, not standing nearly straight up.
Yeah, I'm imagining it being cast for a forward slanted hood line that would put her at about a 45 deg angle, I just don't have any good background on that age vehicles.
Mid 30's hoods were mostly flat and hinged in the middle and the sides would be lifted and folded to access the engine. The ornament would usually be mounted on the radiator cap or the chrome frame around the radiator.
Dave
Kinda one of the reasons it's interesting to me, looks like she is diving forward or leaning into the wind and that doesn't mesh with what I remember of those cars.
GregG48203
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The ornament does not appear to be from a specific auto make. The name "Harry Davies" and "flying goddess" also pop up in a search. Curiously, one figure was apparently used on an ash tray.
Vintage Flying Woman Hood Ornament - Art Deco Silver Chrome Nude Goddess 5" | eBay
Well, dang, that looks like exactly what I have. Thanks.
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
Those were used on tobacco/pipe stand's also.
don't know why i didn't think of that. i have a bull dog from an ash tray like this:
3175375
Senior Member
Mack truck hood ornament...
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