RARE, ORIGINAL CANADIAN BRONZE LION SCULPTURE Paperweight, Marked with a plaque, 'J.G. Tic kell & Sons, Bronze Founders, Toronto - Canada', c1922, 4 1/2" L x 1 1/16" W x 2" H, with surface wear of scratches, 1/8” cut on top, & a few indentations (or casting anomalys).
This was probably made when they debuted in 1922, to advertise their company.
BONUS: An exclusive brief history of the company, & their founders will be provided to the purchaser.
Select Permanent Collections of examples of the company's works : LeBreton Gallery, Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Ont..
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