A 1:8 scale silver and gold model of a 1903 Model A Ford, by American Silversmiths Guild and Cartier for Ford Diamond Anniversary, 1978

number 1268, from a limited edition of 1708 (the same as the number of Model A Fords produced), constructed from over 85 ounces of Sterling silver and ½ ounce of solid gold, the headlamps fitted with two-point diamonds and rear lamp fitted with eight-point ruby by Cartier, some parts broken and/or detached so will require professional repair by skilled metallurgist, lacking cobbled street base and wooden based display case, the model measuring 35 x 20 c 20cm overall, offered together with four associated Certificates of Authenticity and other related ephemera.