Bronze Louis Lejeune Jumping Horse & Rider Car Mascot

A super bronze Jumping Horse & Rider Car Mascot. Made from chromed bronze, in the form of a Horse & Rider Jumping a fence, this mascot has been mounted on a black marble base, made by Louis Lejeune, the makers mark AEL is stamped on the base. C1930

The name Lejeune has been synonymous with first class bronze founding for the best part of 100 years. Established in 1910 as AE Lejeune (AEL) by Emil Lejeune and his wife Augustine, the company concentrated on small ornamental bronzes, decorative architectural fittings and, with the spread of the automobile, car mascots. The first of these produced by the company was almost certainly the “Speed Nymph”, the design for which was registered in 1917.

This car mascot is in good condition (AF) and has been mounted on a black marble stand, would make a great trophy or as a lovely display piece for any collector of Louis Lejeune or equestrian memorabilia. (Dimensions taken on stand)

Dimensions: H: 17.5cm W: 12cm D: 12cm