Bidspirit auction | Vintage Cast Iron Black Americana

Vintage Cast Iron Black Americana Boy and Alligator Bottle Opener - This cast iron figurine depicts a young Black child in a dynamic pose straddling an alligator. The piece is constructed from polychrome painted cast iron and is set on an integral base textured to represent natural terrain. Market comparisons identify this specific form as a functional bottle opener, with the underside of the base featuring a recessed area for that purpose. The surface is cold-painted with a palette including yellow, green, and black. No maker marks, model numbers, or signatures are present on the underside or exterior surfaces. 4.25 inches in length 2.25 inches in height. Pickup is Wednesday, April 22 from 10 am to 3 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction.