SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR HERO ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY CAST IRON CAP BOMB.
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Winning Bid:
$153.06
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 17, 2016 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 17, 2016 9:00:00 AM)
Item Description
1-3/8x2" tall fully three-dimensional figural head of Spanish-American naval hero Admiral George Dewey, his collar formed as a separate piece capable of sliding up/down via rod through center of head. Cap is inserted under chin and then when thrown down, the collar and head closes, causing cap to explode. Center rod (attached to head) has cast loop at top so that it can be attached to a cord for throwing purposes. Ives, c. 1898. Some scattered oxidation to interior of cap chamber. Fine overall.
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