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Radiator mascot; made by Harold Stabler in the form of a hare/rabbit, with inscription "LGOC No 62", as fitted to Country area buses, 1922 - 1924

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Main details for this item.
Reference number
1991/44
Description
Animal mascots for motor vehicles became popular in the 1920s. The London General Omnibus Company had this rabbit mascot produced to be used on the radiator caps of Country Buses. It was designed by the silversmith Harold Stabler and made in cast aluminium. The pottery company Carter Stabler & Adams also produced ceramic versions of the rabbit in 1922. At the same time, a rabbit motif was used on posters and publicity material. In 1923 there were plans to introduce a turtle mascot for the Central Buses to symbolise the wealth of the City. However, fearful of jokes about the tortoise-like speed of the service, the turtle idea was dropped. The rabbit mascot disappeared at the same time.
Manufacturer
Dates
1924
Collection
Object type
  • Radiator mascot
Location
Topics
Completeness
75%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    190mm
    Width
    70mm
    Depth
    120mm
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Inscription
    LGOC No 162
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Manufacturer
    London General Omnibus Company Workshops, 1924
    Designer
    Harold Stabler,