David Rockefeller Family Fly Fishing "Reel and Fly" Collection & Seamen's Chest

A rare pair (2) of these tall 21 Inch Nautical delights with original hand painted colors that authentically reproduce the actual colors of today's Cape Hattaras light house (See Third Photo). First pair we've seen in this massive size, quality, and condition. Original hand painted colors of red, black, green, and white Together they weigh over 16 pounds. Heavily hand cast by expert artisans of that day, they are cast upon a well detailed base as shown and in a convenient highly displayable ,portable size. They still retain their original attractive vibrant hand painted colors and patina. Dimensions: Height 21 inches Width 8 3/4 inches Depth 4 1/2 inches Weight pair 16+ pounds, heavy Two pieces front and back Good garden candidates- these are ideal accent sizes for your indoor gallery display or favorite outdoor garden space. Many of our customers display the pair placed together or as separate components making a sentimental, romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. They are a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden space. Provenance: Old American/ Japanese garden Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of NAJGA North American Japanese Garden Association. History of Cape Hattaras Light House: Built in 1870, the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse stands watch over the Graveyard of the Atlantic's east coast. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse protects one of the most perilous sea sections off the Atlantic Coast. At Cape Hattaras, the Gulf Stream collides with a Virginia Drift which is a branch of the Canadian Labrador Current. This current forces southbound ships into a dangerous twelve-mile long sandbar called Diamond Shoals...

An opportunity to acquire a handsomely cased duo (2) of monumental hand carved stone swords or sabers from China. These are no ordinary swords. These unusual swords were probably int...

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Hardy Perfect Trout fly fishing reel, A good Hardy Perfect trout fly reel with ebonite handle, alloy foot, white agate line guide and rim tension scr...

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