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Rene Lalique Grande Libellule Car Mascot C1928
Bradley Gent
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Rene Lalique Grande Libellule Car Mascot C1928

1920 - 1940
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Description

Rene Lalique Grande Libellule Car Mascot with amethyst tint

Hard to find popular large dragonfly car mascot

The condition is very good and all original, there are air bubbles within the glass. To the wing there is a distinctive line of tiny air bubbles running 3/4 of the way up, some scratches to the base and wear marks from been in a mount

There is a noticeable amethyst tint to the mascot which is not easy to capture through photograph but can be seen quite clearly in the photo showing the base.

Engraved R Lalique France along the tail. Moulded mark R Lalique one side and France the other side

Marcilhac page ref 501

Model number 1145

Introduced in 1928

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Bradley Gent has dated this Lalique Dragonfly Car Mascot to the 1930s.

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3275
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Description
Rene Lalique Grande Libellule Car Mascot with amethyst tint

Hard to find popular large dragonfly car mascot

The condition is very good and all original, there are air bubbles within the glass.

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To the wing there is a distinctive line of tiny air bubbles running 3/4 of the way up, some scratches to the base and wear marks from been in a mount.
Bradley Gent
fig 1. An Art Deco clear and frosted glass car mascot sculpted in the form of a stylised dragonfly with upright wings resting on a circular base.
fig 1. Rene Lalique Grande Libellule Car Mascot C1928

There is a noticeable amethyst tint to the mascot which is not easy to capture through photograph but can be seen quite clearly in the photo showing the base.

Engraved R Lalique France along the tail. Moulded mark R Lalique one side and France the other side

Marcilhac page ref 501

Model number 1145

Introduced in 1928

Height
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Bradley Gent has dated this Lalique Dragonfly Car Mascot to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228981
Dealers Internal Ref
3275
Bradley Gent
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Archive I An Art Deco clear and frosted glass car mascot sculpted in the form of a stylised dragonfly with upright wings resting on a circular base.

Rene Lalique Grande Libellule Car Mascot C1928

Archive II An Art Deco clear and frosted glass car mascot sculpted in the form of a stylised dragonfly with upright wings resting on a circular base. View II
Archive III An Art Deco clear and frosted glass car mascot sculpted in the form of a stylised dragonfly with upright wings resting on a circular base. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco clear and frosted glass car mascot sculpted in the form of a stylised dragonfly with upright wings resting on a circular base. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco clear and frosted glass car mascot sculpted in the form of a stylised dragonfly with upright wings resting on a circular base. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco clear and frosted glass car mascot sculpted in the form of a stylised dragonfly with upright wings resting on a circular base. View VI
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An Art Deco clear and frosted glass car mascot sculpted in the form of a stylised dragonfly with upright wings resting on a circular base.
Rene Lalique Grande Libellule Car Mascot C1928
Ref: SA1228981
An Art Deco clear and frosted glass car mascot sculpted in the form of a stylised dragonfly with upright wings resting on a circular base.
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FAQs

During the 1920s and 1930s, luxury motorcars were fitted with decorative radiator cap ornaments known as mascots. Glassmakers like Rene Lalique produced sculpted glass figures, featuring animals, insects, and graceful human forms, designed to be illuminated by custom mounting bases on high-end vehicles.

These pieces were produced using demi-cristal or heavy lead glass poured into iron moulds under pressure, known as press-moulded glass. Acid-etching and hand-polishing techniques were applied to create contrasting areas of frosted finish and clear optical clarity.

Authentic period examples feature precise mould detail, consistent weight, and acid-etched or wheel-cut signatures such as R. LALIQUE or R. LALIQUE FRANCE. Genuine 1920s pieces typically display light wear around the circular mounting base and lack modern high-relief casting imperfections.

Glass mascots serve as decorative desk objects, paperweights, or cabinet curiosities. Displaying the mascot on a dark polished surface or near subtle directional lighting highlights the internal optical reflections and frosted detail of the glass.

Clean glass mascots using lukewarm water mixed with mild soap and a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, or exposure to extreme thermal shifts that could stress historic pressed glass.
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