Lot 352

Hershey 2019

Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Mascot Collection

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$11,500 USD | Sold

United States | Hershey, Pennsylvania

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Offered is a very rare collection of Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascots. This unique presentation includes nine vintage mascots displayed in a custom Rolls-Royce radiator shell, with a tenth Flying Lady taking pride of place atop the radiator.

1. Late Phantom I-era. Approximately 15 cm tall.

2. Produced from 1918 to 1925 and manufactured by Charles Sykes. These mascots were also featured on the Silver Ghost models. Marked “Rolls-Royce Limited Feb 6 1911.” Approximately 14.9 cm tall.

3. Produced from 1929 to 1936, this type mascot was used on the Phantom I model. They were made from solid nickel as well as bronze and were either silver or chrome plated. Various sizes were produced.

4. Featured on the Phantom II.

5. Produced from 1929 to 1939 and featured in bronze and chrome plated. This style Spirit of Ecstasy mascot was used on the 20/25 HP models.

6. Featured on the Phantom I from 1925 to 1929.

7. This kneeling Spirit of Ecstasy was produced from 1933 to 1955. They were made from solid nickel, silver-plated bronze, or chrome-plated brass. This type was used on Phantom III, Silver Wraith, Wraith, and Phantom IV models, with “C Sykes” inscribed on the base. Very early examples had the same markings with an additional headband.

8. Featured on the Silver Cloud of 1954 to 1965.

9. This style Spirit of Ecstasy was stamped “Rolls-Royce Motors Limited” only on post-1965 export cars. Although the cars all had a standing mascot, this example was also suitable for fitment to the Silver Shadow, Corniche, Silver Wraith, and the Silver Spur, but not for later cars where the mascot retracts into the top of the radiator body.

10. The top mascot was featured on the Phantom III Wraith.