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Small Bronze Lion Statue

By cbsm6940, 6 October, 2008
Description

The statue is hollow with signs of patina.  I cannot tell if it is solid bronze or bronze over a metal substrate.  A magnet will not stick, nor does it interfere with a compass.  On the underside, there are yellowish stiations in the metal as well as slight green oxidation.  After close inspection, I cannot make out any artist names.  It would appear that this was given away as a marketing premium. 

The only mention that I can find of the O.F. Meadows company is a letter written November 16, 1927 from the Board of County Commissioners praising the company for their "Premier Warm Air System."

I would like to know the value as well as any additional history about the company and/or timeframe that these were given out.

Category
Metalware
Medium
Bronze
Distinguishing marks
O.F. Meadows Sheet Metal Works, Asheville, Nc
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Approx 5.5" long, 1.5" wide,
Date Period
ca.1925 to 1935
History
Passed on from my grandfather (b.1924) who lived in Spencer, N.C.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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