Antique Buffalo Bill Metal Statue Souvenir Wild West Show

Type

Metalware

Antique Cast Metal Topper, Horse Statue 10.5", Farmhouse Western Decor, Buffalo Bill Wild West Statuette, 1900 Spelter Clock Topper Buffalo Bill Statue, Souvenir of his Wild West Show This is a very old statue. These were made between 1870 and 1910, and were sold as souvenirs at BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST shows of the late 1800s, and turn of the century. Buffalo Bill Cody would tour the country, mostly in the east, and play act at fighting Indians and killing buffalo. These souvenirs, were sold at these shows and this is one of them. There were thousands of the Buffalo Bill statues sold over the time of his career as a showman. This has never been repainted, and retains its "Bronze Coloration". This is very nice with NO DAMAGE. Note the rifle slug across his back and the button up leggings. This is a very old casting, you can tell by the fact it was cast in many pieces and braised together afterwords and by the steam holes to let out heat in the foundry. This measures approximately 9.5 inches tall and 8 inches long. It weighs 3.75 pounds. It is in amazingly good condition. The metal has a great patina. Look closely at the detail. The base is ornate with flowers and ferns. The horse is a prancing steed, two feet off the ground. He wears the long hair and mustaches of that period. He wears a bow tie, a showman's cape and leggings an outfit he was know to wear in the Wild West Show, and a big hat with a feathered plume. Slung across his back is a rifle. He has one outstretched hand in the air and it holds a metal lariat