Does anyone know what this is and what it was on?

[kahuna905]

I have had this for at least 40 years purchased in a antiques shop in Ohio when I worked of a car manufacture. Pictures are below. On th bottom it says Jarvis 1357, 1/4-20, Pat. No. 1683038, Im moving and don't know what to do with it. Need to down size. This is my first post and I am new to all of this. Thank you in advance to anyone with insight.

 

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[duggap]

It looks a lot like a Plymouth emblem.

 

[kahuna905]

Thanks for the quick response but it has a flat base and after looking on the Plymouth web site at the older models, not sure how it would work. I guess I'm not sure if this Jarvis (manufacture of this) is the sole provider for these type of things. Its heavy and seems to be like the old hood ornaments that I recall. To be honest I thought it was a Packer ornament when I bought it. I have found different Jarvis #s but nothing with this #. Again thanks for your info.

 

[baspinall]

I know Jarvis made radiator caps and such. Never new them to make hood ornaments?
Patent search tuns up this - https://www.google.co.in/patents/US...a=X&ei=HwbZVJOeJaLIsASxlYHIBQ&ved=0CB4Q6AEwAA

 

[ARC]

Looks like a RARE winged goddess lady Athena radiator top.

 

[kahuna905]

I just guessed that's what it was, but I see now that I was wrong. Now it make sense. thank you for the very helpful info.

 

[NHBandit]

1/4-20 is the thread size of the hole in the bottom. I agree it's the top ornament for a radiator cap. Probably never assembled into a complete cap and used as a salesman's sample or something of that nature.

 

[lockster99]

What about aftermarket. Seen one VERY similar on a big rig about a week ago. Looked at it twice.

I realize yours is older.

 

[kahuna905]

That makes sense. It was on a platform when I bought it. Its in great shape as it has never really been exposed to the weather. Thanks for the info.

 

[Ant]

It most likely used a spring and cable stay like they use on many other hood ornaments, that system allows the ornament to bend over without braking:
https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0SO8ygcLtlUL80AKRhx.9w4?p=jaguar+hood+ornament+spring&fr=&fr2=piv-web&psqn=2

 

[BosnMate]

Almost a 1941 Cadillac Hood Ornament.

1941 Cadillac Hood Ornament by Jill Reger - 1941 Cadillac Hood Ornament Photograph - 1941 Cadillac Hood Ornament Fine Art Prints and Posters for Sale

 

[DiggerGal]

It is "The Flying Lady" sculpted for Plymouth in the 1930's originally designed as a radiator cap but then modified as a hood or ornament.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

This one is close I googled vintage lady radiator cap and looked thru "images"

 

[kahuna905]

To all of you that gave me feedback, thank you.

 

[baspinall]

1932 DeSoto SC .

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bharding56/7458326114/

 

[baspinall]

Here is one

Nice car. Pretty dare sure you have a pretty rare hood ornament there.

 

[baspinall]

Yep it's a good one!!!! Check this out.

Original Vintage Winged Goddess Radiator CAP Hood Ornament Mascot Antique CAR | eBay

 

[baspinall]

You gonna sell it? If so PM me I may have some old timer hot rod guys interested.