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Racing Sam

Sat Mar 16 2013 14:08:46 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Very rare original Stutz winged style enamel radiator badge emblem insignia nameplate. The Stutz was built from 1911 to 1935 in Indianapolis, IN and was famous due to the success of early racing cars and its Bearcat speedster model. I assume this is from the teens or 20s but I do not know exact year, model or application for the emblem. Badges like these were made using the champleve or guilloche process of heat bonding melted glass to a copper base which was then plated. 3 1/8" wide by 2 1/4" high, originally red, blue and white enamel with nickel plating. No maker's mark visible. Fair used condition, mostly straight but has shallow raised areas in center and a few scratches. Almost all original enamel is gone with only a little of the blue and white remaining. All original plating is gone with the base metal layer exposed. Original mounting cup is gone. This emblem is very hard to find and its rarity makes it a good candidate for restoration and a great addition to your collection.

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