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Huge Gold Mining Slug Ceramic Wall Art Signed-Jo Mead

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 155.00 USD
Huge Gold Mining Slug Ceramic Wall Art Signed-Jo Mead
This is a giant, 21 1/2 inch diameter wall hanging of a 1850 gold mining slug. This sculptural piece is heavy ceramic, painted a dark copper tone, with nice green details to give a look of aging. It has a well defined eagle head and letters. It is in very * good condition overall, aside from a few surface scrapes. The back is plain, with a hook for wall hanging. This piece was crafted by Galena Illinois artist Jo Mead, sometime before 2000 when she passed away. It is signed in marker on back. * * * This is a fine piece of folk art that is sure to find interest among coin collectors.