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This vintage signed Carl Wagner bronze mug dated 1978 and numbered 159/1000 features a stunning depiction of a Leo (lion), making it a great addition to any collection. The mug has a wooden handle and can be used for hot or cold beverages. It stands approximately 6 inches tall and is 7 inches wide. This mug is extremely heavy, weighing almost 3 pounds.
The mug is an original, handmade piece that was manufactured in the United States during the 1970s. It is perfect for collectors of barware, wild animal enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the unique craftsmanship of vintage items. Add this mug to your collection today!
Carl Wagner is a famous American sculptor (1938-2011). He sculpted and cast limited edition bronze during the 1970s, at what he called his Hurricane Hill Art Works, just west of Salida, Colorado. His work ranged from these 6" mugs to life-size buffalo, eagles, and other birds. Ronald Regan (then president) owned 2 of these mugs and later sent Carl Wagner a medal and a note. Wagner did many commissioned pieces for the Federal Reserve, Anheuser-Busch, and American Airlines. His work is in many parks. Each mug is a limited cast of 1000, and then the mold was destroyed. Each mug has a wooden handle that is unique to the mug.
