Description
The dog with the blue tongue. Regarded as one of the oldest breeds, this dog’s lines can be traced back to ancient China. It is said that one emperor owned around 2500 of these dogs. This model captures the compact structure and fullness of coat that typifies the breed.
Chow Chow Hood Ornament – Dimensions: 3″ x 3 1/2″
This model is cast in solid bronze by a team of craftsman using sand casting or the lost-wax method. It is cast and finished using the traditional materials and techniques Louis Lejeune has been famous for since 1910. Each statue that makes a hood ornament (car mascot) features the artisan’s unfailing attention to detail and high quality.
The most popular and standard finish offered here is a stunning chrome-plate over bronze.
Most base is apx. 1/4″ thick. This hood ornament is attached by bolts to the hood of the car, and the mounting hardware is included with each one. However, some hood ornaments can be attached by magnets, while some are not suitable for magnets. Please let us know if you are interested in this option.
Some Lejeune models are made to order. If this model is not in stock, please allow about 3-10 weeks to finish.
If this model is in stock, please allow about 1-3 days to ship. Ships overnight from the UK to the US.
Item 235
About the Artist – Louis Lejeune Hood Ornaments/Car Mascots
The name Lejeune has been synonymous with first class bronze founding for over 100 years. In about 1904, Emile and his wife Augustine, moved to London and created a bronze founding company that concentrated on ornamental bronzes and architectural fittings.
But with the advent of the automobile, the Lejeunes started creating car mascots… (Read More)
