This is an original, authentic (guaranteed), Rolls-Royce, Spirit of Ecstasy, mascot from a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (or early Silver Spirit). Correctly marked “ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS LIMITED” around the back of the base. Around the base is “ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS LIMITED” (as there should be). The mascot is made of solid, polished Stainless Steel (as it should be). Mascot (only) size is: 4.5″ tall (11.5 cm), it’s width at it’s widest is 2.5″ (6.5 cm) – as it should be! Condition: EXCELLENT, great condition, very njear MINT. NO major faults, Looks great. You will NOT find a better one. Comes ready to display, mounted on a very nice round, solid hardwood mount with soft baize underneath. Mascot (only) size is: 4.5″ tall (11.5 cm), its width at its widest is 2.5″ (6.5 cm) – as it should be! Note: The original isosceles trapezoid shaped fitting is still intact, so this mascot could be re-attached to a real motorcar if required. Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I. Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith I. Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II. Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II. Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Centenary. Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II. Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit III. Rolls-Royce Silver Spur III. New Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. New Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. New Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. A summary history of the Rolls-Royce, SPIRIT OF ECSTASY mascot. In 1911 Royce became gravely ill, he was a workaholic and hardly ever ate properly. The company almost collapsed. He took an extended holiday in Europe and Egypt. Fortunately for Rolls-Royce this allowed him to concentrate on designing for the future. At about this time it became fashionable to put a mascot on the radiator of your car. Royce wanted a mascot befitting the style of The Best Car in The World. Artist Charles Sykes was commissioned to design a suitable mascot and came up with the The Spirit of Ecstasy (The Flying Lady). Its design was patented on February 6th 1911. The model is thought to have been Eleanor Thornton, secretary of Lord Montague. From 1911 this mascot was the suggested and officially approved mascot. Throughout the years, there have been two main versions of the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, a kneeling version, and a standing version. Although reduced to a mere 3inches today, the standing version of the mascot still adorns Rolls-Royce motorcars. The “SPIRIT OF ECSTASY” mascot celebrated 100 years old on February 6th 2011. IMPORTANT Your satisfaction is my number one goal. If you feel I don’t deserve positive 5 star feedback in ALL categories for ANY reason please contact me before you open a case or leave your feedback so I can (and we will) resolve any issues you might have. I will not be able to provide tracking information if you pay for economy service. Good luck and thank you for looking. The item “MASCOT Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy ORIGINAL +RR logo stamp. MINT. 486=myref” is in sale since Tuesday, July 10, 2018. This item is in the category “Vehicle Parts & Accessories\Automobilia\Badges & Mascots\Mascots”. The seller is “chessf” and is located in Southampton, Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.