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Labrador Retriever (Large) Hood Ornament – Louis Lejeune

OVERVIEW

  • Solid bronze casting – original Louis Lejeune design
  • Chrome-plated over bronze
  • Size: 4″ x 6″
  • Mount base is apx 1/4″ thick
  • Attach by bolts (mounting hardware included)
  • Ask if magnets can be used with this model
  • If in stock, allow about 1-3 days – ships overnight from the UK.
  • If not in stock allow casting and plating 3-10 weeks
  • $425 for chrome plated over bronze
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Description

There are several versions of hood ornaments/car mascots that celebrate the Labrador Retriever. The Lab is one of the most popular gun dog breeds because of its temperament and what its able to accomplish in the field or water. It is also among the most popular breeds for competition because of its intelligence and retrieving abilities – from hunt tests to field trials. The English Kennel Club recognized the Labrador as a distinct breed in 1903. From there, breeds were developed from a common stock of what were simply called “retrievers” – Flat Coats, Goldens and so on. This is the large version that shows off the regal pose of the Lab – be it Black, Chocolate or Yellow.

Labrador Retriever (Large) Hood Ornament -Dimensions: 4″ x 6″

Think of a Louis Lejeune Hood Ornament as giving your car or truck your personality. It certainly gives it the royal treatment – these hood ornaments grace the royal family’s vehicles.

This large Lab hood ornament is cast in solid bronze 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 and features the Lejeune’s attention to detail and high quality.

Offered here is the most popular finish of chrome-plate over bronze. Chrome is by far the most durable of finishes and will last for many years, if not decades. It does not corrode or oxidize and can be cleaned easily with hot water and soap. It is the finish that Lejeune usually has in stock.

Other finishes are bronze-only, enamel, nickel, gold, antique silver and sterling silver. These are usually made to order and you can ask us about these options.

The base is approximately 1/4″ thick. The 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 are suitable to be attached by magnets. Please let us know if you are interested in this option, and we can advise if magnets can be used with this version of the Labrador.

If this model is cast and in stock, please allow about 1-3 days to ship. It will then be overnighted from the UK to you.

If this model is not in stock and needs to be cast, please allow about 3-10 weeks to finish.

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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)

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