Art Deco Solid Bronze & Chrome Classic Car Movie Director Reel Camera Mascot

This Art Deco Bronze Classic Car Movie Director Reel Camera Mascot Sculpture is a perfect addition for any film lover's collection. With its intricate design and detailed features, it captures the essence of the classic movie-making era. Made of durable bronze, this sculpture is a great investment for both art and movie enthusiasts.
In the form of a reel-to-reel film camera, It is believed that this car mascot was produced for a film Director in the early 20th century.
This is a very rare and highly valuable example, another one sold at Bonhams estimate £6000 pounds sterling, ref source Bonhams in the The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale in 2018 also Burbank California sale in 2009.
Incredible fabulous piece for famous collectors, film directors, producers, entertainment studios, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Tim Burton, James Cameron, Martin Scorsese, Warner Brothers interest.
The casting is superb made from solid bronze with a nickel plate finish and chrome cap base.
Stamped with registration number on the side 765659.
Circa early 20th century Art Deco era 1930.
It is heavy for its small size as it weighs around 1.4 kg.
Having such a beautiful finish with charming patina.
Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition.
Having charming patina wear, scuffs, scratches, stains, weathering, rust, also a small handle is missing from the back which would of been screwed on, most of the nickel plate coating has worn away commensurate with usage & old age. You can easily get it restored if you want it looking mint, we love this original used worn patina look.
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Dimensions in centimetres approximate

Height (13.7cm)
Width of camera (4.2cm)
Depth longest point of the camera front to back(13.5cm)
Width of base (9.4cm)