🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Lead figure(?)

[invent4hir]

This lead figure(?) was found near a farm house dating to at least 1869 and where a log cabin stood before. At first I thought it might be Santa Claus then saw the sash at the waist so then thought maybe a pirate or musketeer. If it is a figure then who do you think it is?

Other artifacts found nearby include an ELCO SECURE pad lock, 1919 Mercury Dime and 1943 Quarter.

 

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[cajundetector]

This lead figure(?) was found near a farm house dating to at least 1869 and where a log cabin stood before. At first I thought it might be Santa Claus then saw the sash at the waist so then thought maybe a pirate or musketeer. If it is a figure then who do you think it is?

Other artifacts found nearby include an ELCO SECURE pad lock, 1919 Mercury Dime and 1943 Quarter.

I think it’s a figure. Looks like there was an underside, and possibly bolted on to something such as furniture (I’m thinking). Looks like a leg of some sort was broken off. Definitely has captured my interest.

 

[invent4hir]

cajundetector, thanks for the figure vote and agree that part of a leg is broken off. I think several more parts are missing also - which making IDing more difficult. The hole in the one foot may be big enough for a small nail/screw - so will ponder the figure attaching to something else. Not sure there was an underside. It reminds me of a figure a person could do using a kit at home. Some were hollow and others solid lead.

 

[Nathan W]

I see what’s left of a doll figure or a dress. The arm and head and other arm are gone. This is just what I’m seeing

 

[invent4hir]

Nathan W, thanks - will check out the doll/dress angle.

 

[creskol]

I see a labrador's head looking backward on top.

 

[invent4hir]

Thanks creskol! While I think it is a shoulder and part of an arm, I'll add "dog" to the growing list of possibilities.

 

[ticndig]

it looks like a 1930's Nursery Rhyme Lead Figurine not these made by tommy toys but similar , the hole in the base could be a casting vent.

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[cajundetector]

This lead figure(?) was found near a farm house dating to at least 1869 and where a log cabin stood before. At first I thought it might be Santa Claus then saw the sash at the waist so then thought maybe a pirate or musketeer. If it is a figure then who do you think it is?

Other artifacts found nearby include an ELCO SECURE pad lock, 1919 Mercury Dime and 1943 Quarter.

Ok, just throwing out ideas as I’m far from an expert. 2 years ago I dug an entire lead ingot with a company name. Company out of New Orleans disbanded in 1912. They sold ingots to sugar cane farmers as they would do their own repairs, make certain parts. This piece, to me, looks symmetrical and had some type of purpose, not just melted lead. I’m wondering, whatever it was intended to be, if it could have been a mistake/bad

it looks like a 1930's Nursery Rhyme Lead Figurine not this one made by tommy toys but similar

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i think Tic is on to something ……he usually is! I can definitely see two legs in a seated position. I guess my question is could this have been some type of imperfection in the production process of the figure, explaining why the rest of the body is so obscure?

 

[creskol]

 

[cajundetector]

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😂. Ok……. Now that creskol points it out, I see ears on the head. What the heck is going on here

 

[invent4hir]

it looks like a 1930's Nursery Rhyme Lead Figurine not these made by tommy toys but similar , the hole in the base could be a casting vent.

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Thanks ticndig. I've been looking at pics of all kinds of lead figures since posting and the majority have an open space between the legs - which was throwing me off. See the example you posted on the right side gives me food for thought.

 

[invent4hir]

Ok, just throwing out ideas as I’m far from an expert. 2 years ago I dug an entire lead ingot with a company name. Company out of New Orleans disbanded in 1912. They sold ingots to sugar cane farmers as they would do their own repairs, make certain parts. This piece, to me, looks symmetrical and had some type of purpose, not just melted lead. I’m wondering, whatever it was intended to be, if it could have been a mistake/bad

i think Tic is on to something ……he usually is! I can definitely see two legs in a seated position. I guess my question is could this have been some type of imperfection in the production process of the figure, explaining why the rest of the body is so obscure?

cajundetector you bring up some good points. Never thought of it being a mistake. With all the gashes in it & pieces missing I assumed it was played with too hard. The way it is shown in the first 2 pictures makes it look like it is seated. Tonight I rotated it CCW so that it is standing on the longer of the 2 legs with the foot (not the hole). Tomorrow I'll post an annotated picture of what features I think I can ID.

 

[invent4hir]

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creskol thanks again. What appears to be the dog's muzzle is where I think a piece broke off. That said, I'm going to gently clean some of the lime deposits off tomorrow then take/post some more pics.

 

[Digginitdaily]

This lead figure(?) was found near a farm house dating to at least 1869 and where a log cabin stood before. At first I thought it might be Santa Claus then saw the sash at the waist so then thought maybe a pirate or musketeer. If it is a figure then who do you think it is?

Other artifacts found nearby include an ELCO SECURE pad lock, 1919 Mercury Dime and 1943 Quarter.

It's a dog ! I have found all kinds of lead figures. Pumpkins, animals, witches wizards, knives and other intricate items. Lead is maluabale and can be remelted easily therefore I assume it was used as a way to keep the kiddos busy while the grown ups did the chores.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Am I seeing writing on the back side, upper right section? Reverse2 photo. Looks like ZATT and possibly a backward F.

 

[ticndig]

It's a dog ! I have found all kinds of lead figures. Pumpkins, animals, witches wizards, knives and other intricate items. Lead is maluabale and can be remelted easily therefore I assume it was used as a way to keep the kiddos busy while the grown ups did the chores.

We'd love to see some of them if you're willing to share.

 

[invent4hir]

All, here are some additional pics taken after a gentle cleaning. Thinking about a Labrador Retriever pics 1 & 2 show the end view of the “muzzle” when viewed on an angle from the front. The bottom portion outlined in blue is thicker and more uniform than the upper portion outlined in red. That is due in part to the casting as shown when looking at the reverse in picture #3. There the upper portion really shows wear/tear and an uneven edge. Making the shape of the head unreliable. Because of this and I’m unable to picture a dog in the overall context, picture #4 is what my eyes see. Picture #5 is the reverse. Unfortunately I’m not able to make out any letters.

The current property owner told me the former owner lives next door. So I’ll stop by in the next day or two. If someone answers the door, I’ll ask if they’ve ever seen anything like this. If so, will post here.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Here is what I’m seeing. May be just bumps.

 

[invent4hir]

Blackfoot58 thanks for posting the close-up pic. I checked the area again with a loop and only see gashes and typical lines.

I stopped at former owner's home and no one answered the door despite 3 cars being in the driveway. So will continue to look at pics on-line. Everyone who has replied has given me lots of good leads to pursue. A BIG THANKS!