brass mold model

[wick]

hello all
I have a solid brass mold model of the trunk lock cover
i think its from the centurion
its about 11/2" thick & 10"dia. and weighs over 10 lbs
i was wondering what the intrest & value of this item might be
thanks wick

[centurion 455 ragtop]

Hmmm let's see that smaller trunk emblem is worthless I'll give ya 10 bucks:D The bigger one can't say.




All kidding aside that trunk emblem is in nice shape and is worth big bucks, last one on evil bay in nos new old stock went well over 400 bucks. As for the large brass one. It's pretty cool looking, never saw one before. One thought is it may have been a dealership promo item that was maybe on display near a Centurion inside a showroom?

[Smartin]

Holy crap! That brass emblem is COOL.

[wick]

both items came from a old diecast shop
that i worked for they were closing and scrapping all kinds of stuff i asked if i could go thru some barrels and got these
i have mold cavitys for the ss396 emblems
and boxes of emblems for all kinds of cars
this was the only item i could not figure out what kind of car it went to
until i seen one on jackson barret auction last winter

[EEE]

A giant Centurion ash tray... It's cool for sure..

[EEE]

Would be cool if that brass thing could be used as a symbol for the site?

[EEE]

Wick, is there any chance to get a hi res photo taken straight from the top of the brass piece? I'd like to give it a shot and trace the image in illustrator, or photoshop it and see if it could be used for a t-shirt.. Otherwise do you have any plans on selling it? Put me in line if so is the case.

[wick]

EEE I can send you a pic im still cleaning & polishing the pc.
im not sure about selling it yet. i have had it 23 yrs.
and wasnt sure what car it belonged to until this past january
some history about the piece. this is the actual pattern
that was used to make the molds for the trunk lock cover
on some kind of panograph mill or ingraver
im not a mold maker & not 100% on how things were made back in the day

[EEE]

Great, looking forward to the pic, and also to see it when it is polished! My email address is kimson76@yahoo.co.uk

[Smartin]

If you decide to try to shoot the mold for a photo, please try to use all natural light. No flashes..

[dewbers]

That is way too cool! I'd love a pic too. dewbers@nationwide.com
And Kimson - if you make a t-shirt out of this.... sign me up. XXL please!
Wick - I know Kimson is in front of me, but if you do sell, please let us know.
That is a true treasure my man.... :beers:
Thanks for sharing!!!