A rare 'Hotchkiss' Cockerel presentation bronze, by August Cain, French,
finely detailed bronze of the crowing cockerel after the mascot for Automobiles Hotchkiss, signed 'A.Cain' to front of base and bearing Susse Freres of Paris signature and foundry stamp to rear, 7½ inches high, mounted on a period black wooden cubed base applied with bronze plaque inscribed "Societe des Automobiles HOTCHKISS A.M. Bernard Dubasquier En souvenir de 25 ans de collaboration", 11¾ inches high overall.
Sold for
US$ 6,250
inc. premium
Category: Motoring / Automobilia
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