Have you ever seen a more artful radiator mascot?

Dear, prewarcar.com readers,

On behalf of Riga Motor Museum, where the Russo Balt is exhibited, we would like to give our comment regarding this articel. To be correct, the mascot seen in picture at the beginning of article is not truly original. It was made by restorers and metal artists during 70’s when the Russo-Baltique type D-24/40 was restored after its acquisition at the garden of Latvian country side. As the original mascot and radiator cup was missing, this was like an inspiration of artists and the silhouette of what could be seen in period pictures.
Many decades later, Riga Motor Museum after its reconstruction are proud to represent 1912 Russo Baltique fire truck with its original style mascot and radiator cup (see picture attached) as well as many other brass period attributes, that was found as missing. After extensive research work done by historians and restorers of Riga Motor Museum have been found some Russo Baltique pictures and drawings which shows the original look of the car as it was from the factory.
However, Riga Motor Museum would be very thankful for any more information or parts according to model D-24/40 fire truck or Russo Baltique car brand by itself to keep the restoration work and return the car to its former glory.

It looks like there was some influence from Hispano Suiza and Sheffield Simplex there

Artful? Well beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I can think of many more artful mascots than this one. Have you ever seen a Lalique?