A Bronze Squirrel

Given to me by a neighbor in the 1980s when I was living in the Victorian house. She lived to be almost 101, passing just a few weeks before that birthday in 1990. It looks old. There's a slew of them on Google Lens and are just identified as "vintage". Ones that have sold on eBay went in the $10 - $20 range.

 

It looks like the bronze clad metal figurines made by SRG Co (Sell Rite Giftware) back in the 1950s. You will find them on ebay. They are heavy metal, probably lead, coated with a green and gold patina.

 

Thanks for the lead, New England.

 

I want a "Bonze" squirrel.

 

Sorry,what was the question Deb ?

 

Does there have to be one?

 

Whatever question there may have been, I'm sure it was answered by New England in her excellent reply.

 

Nope! Some people like to put "Show and Tell" in their title if they're showing something of their collection that they already know about and don't need help on. Most posts end up being questions so everybody is naturally primed to help out.

He is so cute! I love the fluffy tail.

 

I'll have to remember to say "just sharing" if there aren't any answers I need about something.

 

Yup, our juices get flowing...... unless u already know what you need to know....
& even then.... we just want to help !!

 

This bronze cat is probably of the same origin.

 

The SRG miniature bronze animals are very collectible but they don't get the prices they used to. They are mostly known for their dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, but they produced all kinds of animals. They were sold in museum gift shops - like the Museum of Science in Boston and Natural History Museum in NYC. My brother had a collection of them.