OT: Hillbilly Crash Helmet Artist Info??(Roth-Style)

This may be a little O/T but whilst at a swap meet today I found this gem. I was psyched to find it, and the guy was really nice to come down on the price. It's definitely old but I can't find an artist name anywhere as I'm sure wasn't uncommon. It is hand airbrushed and I think it's the MOST! Tell me what you guys think.

 

My first reaction is to say Mouse! did it, but there's something about 50% off on the lettering....

The "R" in '****' looks like the Roth logo 'R' ( Mouse! s****ed on Ed constantly), but the rest,including the character doesn't have that Mouse! distinction.....the flourescent hits are pure Stanley,though...
Maybe a partner or someone working a booth with him?

Not Roth's style.....

A keeper,nonetheless....

Ace

 

It looks like " Mouse" to me, I have a Mouse hillbilly crash helmet also!

 

Could have been done by almost any obscure airbrush artist of the time… I saw them everywhere for a while. Mouse and Roth both had imitators.

But if not… I lean toward Mouse.

Also I don't recall Roth ever selling them that color, but pretty sure Mouse was.
He's still around Google his web site, e-mail a photo, and see what happens… What do you have to loose… he might be able to ID it! Or not!

Please post what you find out.

Good Luck!
Eye Bone

 

Mouse Studios web site…

http://www.mousestudios.com/bio.htmhttp://www.mousestudios.com/bio.htm

 

I was thinking Mouse as well. At first I thought, it could be any old "joe", but then I wondered why it would survive in the Midwest if anywhere unless it had something more than sentimental value. I'll do some checking and post if I find out anything. Value or not, a truely nice piece that has already made it's way into my showcase.


Brian

 

That is awesome! I've been looking for one for years. Great find weather it's a Mouse or not.