Badge - Ballot - Badge de radiateur - 1925
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Ballot radiator badge, circular with 8 cm diameter, dating from 1925, original/officiel with cloisonné enamel and very good condition.
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Original radiator badge — Ballot Establishments Paris — Cloisonné enamel — 1920s/1930s — Rare French automobilia
Exceptional piece of French automobilia, this radiator badge comes from one of the most prestigious and little-known car brands of the interwar period. Établissements Ballot, founded in 1905 on Boulevard Brune in Paris, were, before World War I, a renowned maker of marine and industrial engines — hence the anchor at the heart of the emblem — before turning to competition automobile construction from 1919, notably featuring in the Indianapolis 500 with three consecutive pole positions.
Physical description
* Shape: Circular, approximate diameter 7–8 cm
* Face: Tricolor cloisonné enamel — white background, burgundy/red ring, blue anchor, chrome-plated EB initials (Établissements Ballot), two lateral stars
* Inscriptions: “BALLOT” at the top — “PARIS” at the bottom
* Back: Silvered metal embossed with the same motif, original threaded stud for mounting on a grille
* Materials: Molded metal, cloisonné enamel, chrome finish
* Condition: Very good condition with some light wear consistent with the piece’s age, original patina preserved — no restoration
Historical context & collector interest
Ballot disappeared in 1931, absorbed by Hispano-Suiza, which makes every piece from this brand particularly rare on the market. This badge is representative of the great era of French automotive industry during the Années Folles, a period when manufacturers rivaled each other in elegance down to the smallest details of their vehicles. The anchor symbolizing the company’s industrial origins, and the blue-white-red colors make it a piece that is both historically meaningful and visually striking.
Ideal for:
- A collection of French vintage automobilia
- Interior decoration in the Art Deco / chic garage spirit
- A French pre-war automotive history enthusiast
Shipping
Careful shipment within 48 hours after payment is received.
Piece individually packed with rigid shock-protective packaging.
France: Colissimo tracked with signature
Europe: Colissimo International tracked with signature
Combine multiple lots — feel free to contact me.
Authenticity
Original period piece, non-restored, non-reproduced. The photos show the item as it will be shipped. Enthusiastic seller, rigorous and honest descriptions.
Original radiator badge — Ballot Establishments Paris — Cloisonné enamel — 1920s/1930s — Rare French automobilia
Exceptional piece of French automobilia, this radiator badge comes from one of the most prestigious and little-known car brands of the interwar period. Établissements Ballot, founded in 1905 on Boulevard Brune in Paris, were, before World War I, a renowned maker of marine and industrial engines — hence the anchor at the heart of the emblem — before turning to competition automobile construction from 1919, notably featuring in the Indianapolis 500 with three consecutive pole positions.
Physical description
* Shape: Circular, approximate diameter 7–8 cm
* Face: Tricolor cloisonné enamel — white background, burgundy/red ring, blue anchor, chrome-plated EB initials (Établissements Ballot), two lateral stars
* Inscriptions: “BALLOT” at the top — “PARIS” at the bottom
* Back: Silvered metal embossed with the same motif, original threaded stud for mounting on a grille
* Materials: Molded metal, cloisonné enamel, chrome finish
* Condition: Very good condition with some light wear consistent with the piece’s age, original patina preserved — no restoration
Historical context & collector interest
Ballot disappeared in 1931, absorbed by Hispano-Suiza, which makes every piece from this brand particularly rare on the market. This badge is representative of the great era of French automotive industry during the Années Folles, a period when manufacturers rivaled each other in elegance down to the smallest details of their vehicles. The anchor symbolizing the company’s industrial origins, and the blue-white-red colors make it a piece that is both historically meaningful and visually striking.
Ideal for:
- A collection of French vintage automobilia
- Interior decoration in the Art Deco / chic garage spirit
- A French pre-war automotive history enthusiast
Shipping
Careful shipment within 48 hours after payment is received.
Piece individually packed with rigid shock-protective packaging.
France: Colissimo tracked with signature
Europe: Colissimo International tracked with signature
Combine multiple lots — feel free to contact me.
Authenticity
Original period piece, non-restored, non-reproduced. The photos show the item as it will be shipped. Enthusiastic seller, rigorous and honest descriptions.
Details
Type
Badge
Year
1925
Brand
Ballot
Condition
Very good
Model
Badge de radiateur
Width
8 cm
Height
8 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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