Swan emblem identifying

[Samsquam]

Don't know what it came off of, but would like to so I could sell it. Any ideas if its worth anything?

[ATL_Av8r]

Packard. Can't help on value though.

[BostonB6]

BTW - I believe it's a Cormorant, not a swan. Value $75-125.

[barry2952]

Could be Hudson, too, but it's likely aftermarket. That's what kept J.C. Whitney alive.

[crookedarm]

i would agree with packard. could also be an aftermarket piece that could be found on a mack or peterbilt or kenworth or.....

[Troike]

Whatever it is, it belongs on your hood above the grille.

[Samsquam]

Whats the little things that make it aftermarket? Seems like an original piece to me since the feathers are all detailed. But thats why I am here asking that.

[ZoomBoy]

When I saw this, I instantly thought "Empire Of The Sun":

[Eightysixturbo]

came for

[barry2952]

Are there any maker's marks on the base?

The Gilmore Museum has a huge mascot collection and a research department. They can probably help.

[Big Dac With Fries]

I like it, but let me call my buddy who's an expert on swan shaped hood ornaments.

[Samsquam]

Are there any maker's marks on the base?

The Gilmore Museum has a huge mascot collection and a research department. They can probably help.

It's a buddies so I'll pop over to his place and take a better look I'll see into the museum

I like it, but let me call my buddy who's an expert on swan shaped hood ornaments.

Sweet, thanks man

[Sledge]

I like it, but let me call my buddy who's an expert on swan shaped hood ornaments.

Best I can do is treefitty.

[Samsquam]

Best I can do is treefitty.

$350? Please use proper spelling.

[Sledge]

$350? Please use proper spelling.

No. Not $350. Treefitty. $3.50.

[Smokin Joe]

$350? Please use proper spelling.

Go watch Pawn Stars then get the joke.

[patrikman]

I got a buck too atey over here, I gives it to you for the duck thingy.

[Samsquam]

Go watch Pawn Stars then get the joke.

Dont watch tv, would rather turn wrenches or hit on chicks then sit on my a$$. Thanks though

[Accidental L8 apex]

Dont watch tv, would rather turn wrenches or hit on chicks then sit on my a$$. Thanks though

But here you are on the internet? Keep practicing the self-righteousness attitude and you'll be a complete douche someday, though.

[barry2952]

I sent a note to the head of the Gilmore, and automotive historian and the guy that makes the best factory reproduction mascots for an answer.

I went to the American Arrow site and looked at all of the hundreds of mascots they reproduce, and this isn't one of them.

http://www.americanarrowcorp.com/htm..._id=1&nav_id=4

[BostonB6]

Whats the little things that make it aftermarket? Seems like an original piece to me since the feathers are all detailed. But thats why I am here asking that.

Actually, the Packard ones that I'm seeing don't have all that detailing on the wings. Usually variations of a smooth wing with 3 notches.

[barry2952]

You are correct. The guy from American Arrow got back to me and said it's definitely an aftermarket pot metal mascot meant to replace 1948-1950 Packard ornaments, or anything else you could fit that base to.

He said he's get back to me, but didn't think it was worth very much.

[GTI 20v]

I like it, but let me call my buddy who's an expert on swan shaped hood ornaments.

Where have you been all of my TCL life?

[barry2952]

The head of the Gilmore Museum responded that it was aftermarket and had no value. It might make a nice paperweight.

[Samsquam]

The head of the Gilmore Museum responded that it was aftermarket and had no value. It might make a nice paperweight.

Great shiz barry Glad that everyone helped out