smaller pewter statue

[coin1921]

This statue appears to be made of pewter and stands 1 1/4 inches tall. It appears to be a small statue of the virgin Mary. I found this in The Pas, Manitoba in the spring next to where the ground was disturbed with the contruction of a walking path through the old park, close to the shore of the Saskatchewan River, near the site of the old Catholic church. I have been told that it was likely handed out by the church in the late 1700's to the natives when they were establishing Christianity. Not sure if this is a fact, but the statue shows signs of wear that indicates it may have been carried or handled for a number of years.

 

[jimb]

I have one just like it. It comes from the civil war. the troops carried them.

 

[Slabman]

I found one of those, but it was inside of a little copper tube. The churches gave them out
since the civil war days all the way up to the 40's. Nice find.

Slab

 

[SpiderCoil]

That is really cool! I luv this forum, I get to see things, I never knew existed! Thanx.

 

[FortBedfordbob]

Super Nice Find ! I've found a few Medals but never any Statues

 

[allen]

that is a super cool find !!

 

[CRUSADER]

I found one of those, but it was inside of a little copper tube. The churches gave them out
since the civil war days all the way up to the 40's. Nice find.

Slab

Agreed, hard one to prove its CW era, unless you wish to sell on ebay

 

[Michiganne]

Neat find!

HH

 

[coin1921]

Thanks for the replies. I likely will never be able to date this piece, but your are right, it is amazing what a person learns as a result of this great hobbey.