Vintage metal gear shift knob duck head car decor made in France

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Description

This vintage gear shift knob, shaped like a duck's head, features a metallic, silver-plated finish. The design highlights the realistic modeling of the beak and feathers, with visible relief work on the neck and around the eye. The sculpture, seen in profile, displays a characteristic elongated silhouette, ideal for gripping on a period gear shift.

The knob's surface shows a uniform patina, typical of old car accessories. The details of the plumage and beak are finely carved, giving this decorative piece character. The metal, according to the keywords, is of French origin, which increases its appeal to enthusiasts of retro automotive design.

The base of the head, clearly visible in the photo, is flat, suggesting easy mounting on a gear shift or use as a standalone decorative element. The piece reflects light, highlighting its volumes and soft contours, without sharp angles or apparent roughness.

This type of metal gear shift knob with animal motifs was particularly fashionable in personalized or high-end vehicles of past decades, where the quest for originality was expressed through refined and expressive accessories.

The silver hue and the shine of the metal make it an object that fits equally well in a collector's car or in an interior decoration with a vintage or industrial spirit.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows visible signs of use and patina, with no chips or significant deformations on the shown side.

Did you know? Decorative metal gear shift knobs, often produced in France in the second half of the 20th century, were available in many animal motifs. They allowed for personalization of the car's interior and have become sought-after items for their aesthetics and robustness.

AFW Reassurance

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