ART DECO BRADLEY & HUBBARD SIGNED CAST IRON LION BRONZE
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Auction D escription This particular piece depicts a heraldic standing Lion holding up a Coat of Arms thermometer. This is one of the most elaborate, finely detailed pieces of useful artwork you will ever see and have a chance to buy from the famous Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company It is my pleasure, once again, to offer this very ornate hanging Lion Thermometer to this online community. Made between 1854 and 1925 this heavy cast iron piece is not only one of the finest but also one of the rarest cast iron items produced by Bradley and Hubbard Manufacturing Co. I have personally collected B & H items for over 40 years and have only seen this item once, and now is the time to let someone else enjoy it in their home. You will find this to be in excellent condition, especially considering its 100 plus years of usage. It is a very high quality, first rate piece with an honey brass gilding that has aged appropriately. The only minor wear to mention will be on the back side as shown in the pictures and is due to being moved on more than likely many walls in its lifetime. As stated, this is minor and doesn't detract from the appeal and essence of this piece since it is on the wall side. The screws on the holding tabs on the back may not be original and the thermometer back plate has been touched up. Aside from that and a little
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