Antique Springfield Massachusetts Newel Post Bronze Lion w Ball Topper Finial

Description

Turn of the Century Bronze Lion Sculpture depicting a older Lion with his Paw on the Ball. Cast was done by the lost Wax process and Hand Finished
11 3/4" X 7" X 5"   7 lbs
Cat shows enamel loss exposing Bronze. Copper Patina Base. Some minor scratching & Wear/Tear.
Removed from a Springfield Massachusetts Forest Park Estate "City of Homes". It is a Architectural Salvaged piece that was incorporated into a staircase, a newel post topper
Bronze Lion was manufactured with a "japanning", late 19th Century Enameled process