Small Statue

[Silversmith45]

I found this in an old park about seven inches deep. It's about four inches tall and appears to be made of copper. I'm guessing that it's from the early 1900's. I've had guesses from dwarfs to Santa Claus. Any ideas?

 

[digging wv]

leprechaun with a pot of gold?

 

[duffytrash]

the shoes proves a sure thing--my ex-mother-in-law

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

Various search terms ...

Brownie ~ Dwarf ~ Elf ~ Fairy ~ Gnome ~ Goblin ~ Gremlin ~ Hobgoblin ~ Imp ~ Leprechaun ~ Pixie ~ Puck ~ Sprite ~ Troll ... etc.

SBB <<< (not a search term!) Lol

 

[High Plains Digger]

You all are way off base. It is clearly Hernando Cortez, circa 1534.

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

Have you ever wondered what the difference is (if any) between the following ... ?

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DWARF: One of a class of beings in the form of a small, often misshapen and ugly, man, usually having magical powers.

ELF: One of a class of preternatural beings, especially from mountainous regions, with magical powers, given to capricious and often mischievous interference in human affairs, and usually imagined to be a diminutive being in human form.

GNOME: One of a species of legendary creatures, usually resembling small misshapen old men, said to live in the depths of the earth and guard buried treasure.

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Now if we can just figure out if the little guy in question lived in the mountains, underground, or with Santa Claus, then we'll have this thing solved! Lol

( By the way, Leprechauns 'usually' wear flat-top hats and live in hollow trees ).

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[High Plains Digger]

SBB: No, I haven't.

 

[bradyboy]

Looks like a squirrel I hit the other day
Brady

 

[Breezie]

LOL this was the 1st post I read tonight, and I needed the humor! SilverSmith, Welcome to the forum; you have been officially initiated. Does a magnet stick to it? It looks like it has some rust on it.

Breezie

PS: Don't forget Elves make cookies too!

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

I'm searching but not finding much. The high-top shoes look elfish. And the base looks as if it could stand up like a toy soldier or game piece.

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Is his hand outstretched? As if saying ...

 

[tomjiggy]

Kinda reminds me of Johnny Appleseed....

 

[trikikiwi]

Kinda reminds me of Johnny Appleseed....

I agree - but depictions of Johnny, mostly include his hat or pot

Cheers, Mike

 

[trikikiwi]

I think it could be a representation of, a Continental European, mythical figure, who's name doesn't immediately come to mind.
I haven't much time to search. Sunday night here - Sep the 11th.
Speaking of which - Americans especially, are in our thoughts and hearts on this day.
I witnessed the events of that day on TV all that day while at work, along with a couple of Americans amongst our team. One of my colleagues (at the time) took the flight to a 'same' destination, immediately before one of the tragic flights.

We have your Eagles Rugby Team over here for the Rugby World Cup.
They attended a service here today;
http://tinyurl.com/3rhllg2

PEACE TO ALL THE WORLD - not just at Christmas time.

Cheers, Mike

 

[Silversmith45]

Here is an updater picture after cleaning with a wire brush. I

thought it was copper, but I now think that it is brass.

 

[High Plains Digger]

Now that it is cleaned up, could that be a pony tail? That just ain't right for an elf or munchkin.

 

[ivan salis]

its the cap's tail end - not hair elfish or gnomeish looking to me --drawf's are normally a bit heavier looking

winterish looking --jack frost?

 

[phs3194]

He reminds me of the story of the run away ginger bread man.

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

~ Cleveland Browns Football Team Mascot ~

"Brownie Elf"


[ 1946 Program ]

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

~ Jack Frost Christmas Tree Ornament ~

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

I think ivan salis' "Jack Frost" guess is the best one so far. I did a little research and discovered that Jack Frost was often depicted as "zipping/running" around at night sprinkling frost everywhere and making icicles. The figurine definitely appears to be running or "zipping."

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