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2092
$345.00

LOT OF A CARVED MOOSE ANTLER WITH MARLIN HORSE & RIDER & THE MARLIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION PEWTER STATUE OF THE MARLIN HORSE & RIDER. 1) The carved moose antler is about 28″ long and about 15″ high at the tallest point mounted on a plain oak base. Part of the left half of the antler has been spectacularly relief carved with the image of the Marlin rider. To the right of the image is the brand “JM” connected and to the left is another brand “D” arrow. In the arch above the carving is the artist’s signature “19-Guy Dahl-90”. Mr. Clapp commissioned this fine piece of work by Guy M. Dahl, a wildlife artist in Alberta, Canada. At the time this work was commissioned Mr. Dahl was only a part time artist, not becoming a full time artist until about 1993. His highly acclaimed work is now exhibited throughout North America, Europe & Asia. A folder of his advertisements accompanies this lot. From the time this fine carving completed, it was always part of Mr. Clapp’s Marlin displays at the various gun shows throughout the Rocky Mountain region. 2) Fine pewter statue of the Marlin horse & rider that is about 4″ long x 6″ high mounted on a 4″ x 4-3/4″ walnut base with rounded corners. Front side of the base of the statue is marked “The Marlin Firearms Co.” Back side of base is marked “Danger Ahead” and one edge of base is copyrighted “M.F.C. 1989”. Includes its orig shipping box. 3) Small framed sign with visible image 12″ x 7-3/4″ which was also part of Mr. Clapp’s display which lists information about the Model 1881 Marlin. PROVENANCE: Leland Clapp Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Antler & base are extremely fine with a fine toned patina. 2) Pewter statue retains all of its orig luster. 3) Sign is slightly yellowed but fine. 4-36092 JR516 (1,000-1,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008
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