Knight Head?

[paleo10kbc]

My father found this about 25yrs ago with his white`s coinmaster
Any ideas as to origin or value?
It has a fine thread bolt,lock washer,and flat washer screwed in bottom.
material is steel with old chrome on head(of knight)
thanks for any help
Paleo10kbc

 

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[paleo10kbc]

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[Lafitte]

Looks like a hood ornament or radiator cap for an old Willys Knight. Can't remember the model years they were on.

 

[paleo10kbc]

Thanks,Lafitte.You found it!25 year mystery solved!

 

[Montana Jim]

Excellent ID Lafitte!!!

 

[wazonme]

I was going to say end of a cane or maybe pipe or a chess peice

 

[thepoolguy]

WOW great find ...may fetch quite a nice amount from car collectors as the willys knights are quite sought after. dave

 

[PBK]

Well done, Lafitte!

 

[Angelo]

NICE WORK LAFITTE!! Impressive ID!!

Tony

 

[krazeepolack]

Well, well! I was scanning the posts here, & "Lo, & Behold" I run across this knights helmet. I now know what mine is from! I uncovered it on a ranch just north of Santa Barbara, back in the latter 70's or early 80's. I have shown it to folks for years, & not once received a proper ID. Your Knight helmet appears in much better condition than mine. The thread incidently, is 1/4 X 20. I'll post a pic just as soon as possible.(next few days) Thanks for solving this for me, also.

 

[krazeepolack]

More info; If you "google" Willys Knight Overland Registry, you will find a pristine photo of your/my "model 67" Willys Knight radiator cap in the very top line of photos.

 

[Baldingboy]

That is unbelievable find. I would love to find one of those. Truly cool times ten!!

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