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Original bronze Austin swallow mascot wanted - jord33 - 28-03-2018
Hi everyone,
I am trying to source an original swallow mascot but lack the expertise to identify them from the small number of items available online. I am of the belief that the original mascots were made of bronze (which is a key reason for the purchase) but the sellers that I have found online are struggling to confirm whether the items they are selling are said material and/or whether they are genuine pieces.
Does anyone have one they are interested in selling or can anyone provide any assistance in identifying a likely genuine article.
I have attached a picture I've received from one seller and a couple of ebay links (first one suggests it is made of brass and second suggests silver colour metal so possibly not hopeful?!)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Swallow-Bird-Car-Mascot-In-Brass-/222880726054?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-ORIGINAL-VINTAGE-1920-AUSTIN-7-SWALLOW-CAR-MASCOT-SILVER-COLOUR-METAL/323166625705?hash=item4b3e3b5fa9:g:5cwAAOSwfglZ249Z
Really grateful for any help anyone can give.