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Art Deco Aluminium Novelty Desk Ornament. C1930
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Art Deco Aluminium Novelty Desk Ornament. C1930

1920 - 1940
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For your consideration is this fabulous car ornament, not quite sure of the model? it really is a wonderful piece and perfect man cave addition. Made from Aluminium this car has a real streamline feel with the sweeping wheel arches to the rounded corner windows.

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Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Car Ornament to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09263262
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 70-95 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Streamlined aerodynamic body shape: styling developed in the mid-1930s.
Sand-cast aluminium with hand-filed edges: period foundry workshop practice.
Single-slotted screws securing the grille and tyre: traditional fixing method.
Brass retaining nuts on the axles: hardw.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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25cm (9.84")
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SA1180466
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For your consideration is this fabulous car ornament, not quite sure of the model? it really is a wonderful piece and perfect man cave addition.
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Made from Aluminium this car has a real streamline feel with the sweeping wheel arches to the rounded corner windows.
Art Deco World

FREE UK Mainland delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Car Ornament to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09263262
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 70-95 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Streamlined aerodynamic body shape: styling developed in the mid-1930s.
Sand-cast aluminium with hand-filed edges: period foundry workshop practice.
Single-slotted screws securing the grille and tyre: traditional fixing method.
Brass retaining nuts on the axles: hardw.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Width
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1180466
Art Deco World
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Specialists in fine quality art deco originals

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Archive I A 1930s Art Deco cast aluminium model car designed as a decorative desk ornament.

Art Deco Aluminium Novelty Desk Ornament. C1930

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A 1930s Art Deco cast aluminium model car designed as a decorative desk ornament.
Art Deco Aluminium Novelty Desk Ornament. c1930
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A 1930s Art Deco cast aluminium model car designed as a decorative desk ornament.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialAluminium
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsStreamlined bodywork, Cast spoked wheels, Bonnet mascot detail
  • SizeW 25 cm (10 in)

This 1930 Art Deco novelty desk ornament takes the form of a streamlined model car, crafted entirely from silver-coloured cast aluminium. The piece exhibits distinct period styling, featuring sweeping front wheel arches, rounded corner windows, and cast spoked wheels held by small brass-toned hardware nuts. A prominent textured bonnet mascot rises from the front end, secured by two small visible screw heads, while the body displays a polished finish with subtle surface variations. Measuring 25 cm wide, the desk accessory is sized for practical placement on an office desk or a study shelf to bring a decorative touch of vintage automotive design to an interior space.

FAQs

Art Deco desk ornaments from the 1930s feature sleek lines, aerodynamic forms, and industrial motifs inspired by period advances in transportation and aviation. Manufactured using modern alloys such as aluminium, these decorative pieces combined industrial manufacturing techniques with Machine Age aesthetics.

These objects were commonly produced using sand-casting or die-casting techniques with lightweight aluminium, brass, or iron. After casting, the surfaces were hand-finished, polished, or plated to create a smooth, reflective surface standard for period metalware.

Original period items frequently exhibit casting minor irregularities, hand-tooling marks, slotted screw fixings, and light surface oxidisation or pitting. Proportional accuracy to period designs and natural wear around contact surfaces also distinguish authentic pieces from later reproductions.

Place the piece as a focal accent on an executive office desk, within a glass display cabinet, or atop a stack of design volumes on a bookshelf. The metallic silver aesthetic integrates well with contemporary, industrial, and mid-century modern interior schemes.

Dust the item regularly using a dry microfibre cloth to prevent dust build-up. Avoid using harsh chemical solvents or abrasive metal polishes, as these can strip historic patina and alter the original surface finish.
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