Antique Gloucester MA Bronze-Tone Cast Metal Fisherman Bookend / Statue 1623-192 For Sale

Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA.​Purpose: Produced as a commemorative tourist souvenir for visitors to the memorialOriginal Sculptor: Leonard Craske (original monument dedicated in 1925).​Inscription: "They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships / 1623 - 1923". The quote is from Psalm 107:23. The dates commemorate the 300th anniversary of the settling of Gloucester, Massachusetts.​Material: Cast white metal (spelter) with a bronze-toned wash/patina.​Base: Original green felt padding on the underside.​Estimated Era: 1920s–1940s (produced as a commemorative tourist piece shortly after the actual monument was erected).​Style: Nautical / Maritime / Americana.​Draft Description​Title: Vintage Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial Commemorative Statue (1623-1923)​Description:Offered for sale is a classic vintage souvenir replica of the iconic Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, often referred to as the "Man at the Wheel."​The front of the base features the famous inscription: "They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships / 1623 - 1923", honoring the 300th anniversary of Gloucester, Massachusetts, and the thousands of fishermen lost at sea.​Details:​Material: Heavy cast metal with a bronze-colored wash.​Condition: Great vintage condition with authentic age-related patina and minor wear to the finish, adding to its antique maritime charm. The original green felt is still securely attached to the underside, protecting your display surfaces.​(Note: Insert the exact height/width measurements here before listing)​This is a fantastic piece of early 20th-century Americana, perfect for collectors of nautical decor, maritime history, or classic New England memorabilia.
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