Maison Michelin, Londres, maquette architecturale en plâtre par Chisel & usine Mouse

Michelin Houseat 81 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, was built as the first permanent UK headquarters and tyre depot for the Michelin Tyre Company Ltd. The building opened for business on 20 January 1911. Designed by one of Michelins employees, François Espinasse, the building has three large stained-glass windows based on Michelin advertisements of the time, all featuring the Michelin Man "Bibendum." In 1987 the building was converted to mixed-use, with a store, restaurant, bar and office space.

The model was handmade in the Chisel & Mouse studio in Sussex, England. The strong white plaster has a reassuring weight and a smooth, cool feel. The window frames are made of etched brass.

The Certificate of Authenticity states that the model (#126) was made on 20/10/21 and it is signed by a Chisel & Mouse model maker.

Dimensions (H x W x D) are 8.1 x 8.1 x 3.3 inches. The model weighs 6.1 pounds.

The Michelin House model is listed on theChisel & Mouse website at $375.00 including shipping.

The model will be packed in its originalChisel & Mouse padding andbox then shipped in a larger box.