A rare c.1912 John Hassall British 'Robert' policeman car mascot, nickel plated brass with moveable helmet and dark red/brown ceramic head, signed Hassall. Height 11.3 cm. Stamped to the base 'Rd. 611941'. Note: John Hassall named this model 'Robert'. Hassall was an important poster artist whose work had a major influence on subsequent artists. This mascot was distributed through Smith's Motor Accessories.