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Geoff Weiner is a collector of Lalique mascots that were created by the great French glass designer and artisan René Lalique. During the inter-war period from 1925 until 1931 the Lalique factory catalogued 28 various depictions of animals, fish, birds, insects, and female figures. Geoff has been interested in collecting since he was a boy and started with toy soldiers, then moving into militaria and other antiques and collectibles. He is the author of Unique Lalique Mascots Volumes 1 and 2 and has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows as an adviser on the values of automobilia. He has the privilege of being the Honorable General Secretary of The Lalique Mascot Collector’s Club and he owns the Lalique Gallery located in The White Lion Garage in Brighton, Sussex, England.
SHOW SPONSORS
American Collectors Insurance • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation
INSPIRATION
Geoff discovered René Lalique and was inspired by the beauty and variety of the designs.
CHALLENGE
When collecting automobilia, stick to a subject and seek the best you can afford. Most important, learn about the objects so you know what you’re buying is not fake.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILES
A Morgan Arrow 8 and a Morgan 3-wheeler.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Unique Lalique Mascots by Geoff Weiner*
PARTING WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Collect what you like. Don’t look at what you think may be a future value.
If you enjoyed this show, please go to Apple Podcast and leave me a five-star review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and help others to be inspired by Cars Yeah. * indicates a past Cars Yeah guest.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILES
A Morgan Arrow 8 and a Morgan 3-wheeler. Should be: Morgan Aero 8