This Lalique car mascot has been consigned to the Tennants of Leyburn sale on November 16-17 by the great-niece of the chauffeur of the car on which it was originally mounted.
She was given the 10in (26cm) long
Victoire No.1147, in clear and frosted glass on a chromium-plated
metal mount, by the owner, Sir Thomas Willans Nussey, 1st Baronet
(1868-1947) of Rushwood Hall, East Tanfield, North Yorkshire.
It is stamped for the Breves Galleries of
Knightsbridge and the patent number 309301.
Estimate £15,000-20,000.
Contact: 01969 623780.
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