1983 Franklin Mint Wills Sainte Claire Pewter Hood Ornament. Stands 1.5" in height by 2.75" long. Excellent condition.
Own a piece of automotive history with this 1983 Franklin Mint miniature replica of the famed Wills Sainte Claire "Gray Goose" hood ornament. Founded by C.H. Wills—Henry Ford's first chief engineer and the designer of the original Ford "Blue Oval" logo—the Wills Sainte Claire brand was known for its relentless pursuit of perfection and high-quality engineering. Wills chose the Canada Goose as his mascot because he believed it was the "ultimate traveler of the world".
This handsome fine pewter sculpture was released as part of the "Official Hood Ornaments of America's Greatest Cars" collection. Standing 1.5 inches tall by 2.75 inches long, the piece captures the goose in a graceful takeoff from a bed of reeds. It comes securely mounted on its original dark wood display stand, making it an ideal conversation piece for a desk, library, or classic car enthusiast's shelf. The level of detail in the feathering and the dynamic pose perfectly mirrors the elegance of the full-scale 1920s original. It is in excellent condition with no visible wear to the pewter or the wooden base.
This item is vintage, over 40 years old. While it appears to be in excellent condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
