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Lot 10:
Description
Produced by The Patent Die-Casting Co Ltd, this mid-20th-century Royal Automobile Club (RAC) associate member vehicle radiator badge is constructed from die-cast metal with a chrome-plated finish. The badge features a central rotating medallion. The obverse side displays a profile bust of King Edward VII, the club’s patron, encircled by the embossed text THE ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB. The badge is surmounted by a crown and features a winged figure at the base. The reverse side features a central medallion with a painted Union Jack flag set within a spoked wheel design. The base of the obverse includes a stamped serial number plaque reading MCB20860. The lower mounting section on the reverse is stamped with the manufacturer mark: THE PATENT DIE-CASTING CO LTD LONDON N.W.10. The badge is complete with a universal mounting bracket secured by a screw and nut.
Dimensions: Approximately 15cm x 8cm.
Condition report:
The badge is in original used condition, exhibiting wear characteristic of age and outdoor exposure. There is significant pitting and loss to the chrome-plated finish throughout, particularly on the main body and the mounting bracket. The paint on the Union Jack is present but shows some fading and minor losses. The mounting bracket remains attached and shows surface rust and oxidation. No repairs or modern reproductions are evident.
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