Detailed info
Version | Small Version with shield |
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Dimensions (Length x Height x Width) |
15 x 19 1/2 in 4 1/2 in. |
Provenance | The artist; [?]; [Sotheby's, New York, NY];William B. Ruger, Newport, NH; present owner |
Foundry | Gorham Co. Founders |
Patina | Dark Brown |
Foundry Mark | Gorham Co. Founders |
Inscriptions | A. PHIMISTER / PROCTOR, top of base; COPYRIGHT -- 1898, top rear of base; 101 L463X767, stamped underneath |
Signature | A. PHIMISTER PROCTOR |
Casting Method | Sand cast |
Copyright Date | copyright 1898 |
Commentary | This is thought to be a Gorham Foundry casting as the pinnings underneath resemble known castings from that foundry. |
Record modified | 2017-06-26 |