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Rare Automobile Club of Switzerland / Schwiez Cartouche Emblem. 1898
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Rare Automobile Club of Switzerland / Schwiez Cartouche Emblem. 1898

19th century
Description

Large Emblem (Logo) of the Automobile Club of Switzerland (ACS). Dated 1898.

The letters ACS in monogram entwined and forming the Swiss motoring organisation emblem. The cartouche with Swiss flag set within an ornate scrolling foliage baroque oak surround.

The inauguration of the Automobile Club of Switzerland occured in 1898. This large cartouche is likely to be unique and possibly the first main display piece for their emblem. Was previouly displayed in the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) headquarters (inaugurated 1897), before being sold as a private members club.

This early design features on rare and collectable small metal pin / lapel badges of early 1900s. As such, this cartouche is of significant importance to the founding of the ASC. Motoring memorabilia rarity, and is essentially a museum piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Cartouche Emblem to the 19th Century.

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SA1094916
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D:00015
Description
Large Emblem (Logo) of the Automobile Club of Switzerland (ACS). Dated 1898.

The letters ACS in monogram entwined and forming the Swiss motoring organisation emblem. The cartouche with Swiss flag set within an ornate scrolling foliage baroque oak surround.

The inauguration of the Automobile Club of Switzerland occured in 1898.

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This large cartouche is likely to be unique and possibly the first main display piece for their emblem.
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Was previouly displayed in the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) headquarters (inaugurated 1897), before being sold as a private members club.

fig 1. A hand-carved dark wood cartouche wall plaque featuring ornate scrollwork borders and a painted monogram emblem for the Automobile Club of Switzerland.
fig 1. Rare Automobile Club of Switzerland / Schwiez Cartouche Emblem. 1898

This early design features on rare and collectable small metal pin / lapel badges of early 1900s. As such, this cartouche is of significant importance to the founding of the ASC. Motoring memorabilia rarity, and is essentially a museum piece.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Cartouche Emblem to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1094916
Dealers Internal Ref
D:00015
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Archive I A hand-carved dark wood cartouche wall plaque featuring ornate scrollwork borders and a painted monogram emblem for the Automobile Club of Switzerland.

Rare Automobile Club of Switzerland / Schwiez Cartouche Emblem. 1898

Archive II A hand-carved dark wood cartouche wall plaque featuring ornate scrollwork borders and a painted monogram emblem for the Automobile Club of Switzerland. View II
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A hand-carved dark wood cartouche wall plaque featuring ornate scrollwork borders and a painted monogram emblem for the Automobile Club of Switzerland.
Rare Automobile Club of Switzerland / Schwiez Cartouche Emblem. 1898
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A hand-carved dark wood cartouche wall plaque featuring ornate scrollwork borders and a painted monogram emblem for the Automobile Club of Switzerland.
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A carved cartouche is a sculpted wall plaque or architectural element featuring a central oval or shield frame surrounded by scrollwork, volutes, or foliage. Popularised in Baroque and Renaissance revival eras, these pieces were designed to display coats of arms, monograms, or organisation emblems.

Late 19th-century decorative wall plaques were primarily carved from dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany to withstand wear and retain crisp detail. Central motifs were often finished with hand-painted pigments, gilding, or lacquers to highlight intricate heraldic and organizational crests.

Authentic period carvings exhibit hand-tool marks, subtle asymmetries, and natural age contraction lines along the timber grain. The reverse side typically shows hand-sawing marks, original mounting hardware or holes, and uneven patination from decades of exposure.

An architectural cartouche serves as a focal point when mounted above a fireplace mantel, within a gallery wall, or in a study. Pairing dark carved timber against neutral painted surfaces or textured wallpaper highlights the sculptural relief and historic craftsmanship.

Dust the carving regularly using a soft, dry bristle brush to clean recessed areas without abrading the painted finish. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber warping or paint flaking, and avoid applying chemical solvents.
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