Auto Emblems in Australia - The Ivan Hoffmann Collection

This web-site presents emblems (also referred to as badges, mascots, scripts, logos etc.) displayed on automobiles since the introduction of the horseless carriage and have been collected by Ivan Hoffmann. The Collection is mostly "uncommon" early emblems of marques and contains about 300 makes of automobiles. In July 2024 this Collection was donated by Ivan Hoffmann to the National Motor Muesum, Birdwood, South Australia.

Jowett

Jowett was an English manufacturer that began in 1901 with making cycles and in 1906 started production of automobiles.

Jowett made the Javelin (1947-1953) which was a 4 door saloon.

Jowett
No Longer in the Ivan Hoffmann Collection

Jowett Javelin
Size: 68mm x 215mm x 50mm

Jowett Javelin
Size: 68mm x 215mm x 50mm

The Jowett Javelin had a rear light/lever ensemble which was orientated along the centerline of the car, with the lever pointing down.

Jowett Javelin boot lever & rear light
Size: 225m x 63mm x 70mm

Jowett Javelin
Size: 96mm x 25mm x 8mm (each)

Jowett Javelin
Size: 130mm x 45mm

Jowett Javelin (turn indicator)
Size: 60mm x 20mm x 15mm