Swirled Glass Shift Knobs

[Gary WA]

I often see Model A's and other vintage cars at shows with multicolored swirled glass shift knobs. If fact, my '31 Chrysler came with one when I bought it. I know these knobs were not factory stock but were they common during the era these cars were built? Or, are they just a recent fad among older car owners?

Glen

yes but expensive $450.00 and higher and different shape made out of slag glass.

 

[Chris in WNC]

I had one in my black Tudor in the 1990s.
One day I went into second gear and it split in two.
I was pleased that it did not lay my hand open, but never considered having another one......

 

[Lona]

Thanks for all the replies. I was surprised to find the glass knobs were available in the 30's as I thought they were just a recent fad. I learn something new every day.

Glen

 

[John Dayhuff]

I like the looks of them but I prefer the black stock knobs, keep it original and it will never go out of style.

 

[Bick in New Zealand]

Interesting posts, just today I came across this picture of a Ford dealership here in New Zealand taken in 1935. Notice the bear knobs under the glass counter.

 

[John Dayhuff]

Wow, great picture thanks for sharing. I can remember my dad had a shift knob that had a picture of a women under glass. I don't think it was home made as I always remember it looking factory. Anyone ever seen or have one like that?

 

[denniskliesen]

I have shifter knobs (have a Mitchell OD with one too) that are made from polished rocks. Those could have been made who knows when.