Indian copper disc

[deserdog]

Wife and I found this on our daily treasure hunts. About 9" in diameter, and weighs about 4 lbs. 9 ounces. I believe it is made of copper. I think the intials of who made it are: J.M.S. And I think it was made Nov. 27, 1917.

 

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[JimDon]

This is quite an interesting piece. I wonder if it was a study for some public sculpture somewhere.

 

[tamrock]

That's a very interesting casting and yes I agree it probably does date to the later 1910s. Who ever designed it may very well be a notable sculptor and artist. Hopefully someone will be able to shed some light on who did commission that. Please don't try to clean it.

 

[Hawks88]

That’s a beautiful find. Congrats

 

[wassermj]

I recognize the figure- that's Chief Pontiac. Here's a belt buckle with a similar image: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chief-Pont...de-In-Taiwan/132399464936?hash=item1ed39f81e8

It's a fairly well known representation of the Chief. Maybe you can track down who did the original. That'd be something if it was a casting of that.

 

[diggummup]

I love it. I wouldn't let it go until I found out as much about it as could. Nice piece.

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

That is just baaad azzzzz !!!!!!!!! Congrats !!!

 

[Kace]

Wife and I found this on our daily treasure hunts. About 9" in diameter, and weighs about 4 lbs. 9 ounces. I believe it is made of copper. I think the intials of who made it are: J.M.S. And I think it was made Nov. 27, 1917.
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Here's a Chief Pontiac Hood Lamp...I agree that is the likeness you have which is very nice... Kace

 

[diggummup]

Looks very similar

https://www.polestars-premium.top/n...ll-sculpture-art-decor-motorcycle-p-3844.html

 

[Midwest4]

Very cool! Actually a nice piece of art. Reminds me of the types of building decor you'll see in old bank buildings.

 

[dansalata]

whatta neat find..congrats

 

[diggummup]

Looks very similar

https://www.polestars-premium.top/n...ll-sculpture-art-decor-motorcycle-p-3844.html

 

[A2coins]

great score