Lalique was famous for their crystal Mascot
of the 20s and 30s.
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Most known for crystal but earlier worked in bronze. These Mascots are a hobby all its own.
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Maybelline Mystery Solved: Meet Epsom of Epsom Downs Racetrack
Lalique horses head
Lalique car mascot “Epsom” as a horses head.
Epsom Downs is a Grade 1 racecourse near Epsom, Surrey, England. The course is best known for hosting The Derby Stakes which has come to be widely referred to as the Epsom Derby
the HORSE HEAD MASCOT on Tom Lyle Williams ’40 Packard, is a LALIQUE France or copy of.
TL most likely chose it from a Lalique catalog
(the Packard today, is owned by Bill Snyder.)
That ’40 PACKARD has a lot of Horsepower !!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Book – Love to c it made into a Movie. Has everything for a great Movie. A GREAT GATSBY
and a little more. In Robert Redford younger days
he would have been a perfect TL.
B. Keating
Thank you for discovering the history of Tom Lyle Williams 1940 Packard Victoria, horse head hood ornament Mr. Keating, it has been a mystery forever. It’s one more piece of the puzzle that makes up a beautiful picture of our Great uncle’s passion for custom designed automobiles.
My Agent, is in negotiations with Producers for a Miniseries now. My second book is being edited.
Sharrie Williams, author of The Maybelline Story
Coming soon · Next from Sharrie Williams
Maybe She’s Born With It
The next chapter of the Maybelline family story. Get a text the day it’s out.
Where it began: The Maybelline Story — Amazon · Ebook · Signed copy