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Small Bronze Lion Statue

C
17 years ago
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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.
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