Hand cast with a chrome, nickel, or brass finish, this
mascot adorned the bonnets
of many cars in the 1920' and 30's. It was made by
A.E. Lejeune, then marketed and retailed by Historical
Telcote Ltd. located at Carlton House, Regent Street,
London SW1 (Hence being named "The Telcote Pup").
Some also had coloured glass eyes fitted, but it's not
known if they glowed when being driven. They sold for 3
guineas in 1923. One such mascot replaced the
'Spirit
of Ecstasy' statue on film and stage actor Jack
Buchanan's Rolls Royce!
At least two other Bonzo mascots were made by the
Lejeune company.
The one on the left has a chrome / nickel finish &
the one on the right
is brassed.
The company who originally made these mascots is
continues in business
today, and still have the original casting
moulds. They will cast
a new 'original' on request, with a chrome, nickel, or
even a bronze finish!
If you'd like one, contact:
Louis Lejeune Ltd., Wilburton, Ely,
Cambridgeshire, CB6 3RA
U.K.
Telephone: (++44) 1353 740444
or visit their website at: http://www.louislejeune.com
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