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Wood and Metal Throwing Discus circa 1930-1940-ONE LEFT

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ABOUT Wood and metal discus available. The other two have sold. Antique wood and brass and solid rubber discus. Two are marked "Gill". CREATOR Gill Sporting Goods Company. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Brass, Metal, Rubber. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS W 8 in. x Diameter 8.5-9 in. HISTORY Harry Gill was hailed as one of the greatest athletes of his generation, winning the American All Around Championship (equivalent to the Olympic decathlon) in 1900. In 1904, Harry began his legendary coaching career at the University of Illinois, establishing a coaching career so successful it was without equal. Dissatisfied with the equipment available for his athletes, he built his own and launched the comp
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930-1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1280233912892

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