hear the lion roar

[jameswill]

i had to dig pretty deep for this almost a foot.when i first reached the target i had to find out what it was,when i pulled it out of the ground at first i thought it was a part for an old vehicle when i turned it around i saw this big fellow staring at me need less to say i had a great big smile i think my son gave me some good luck today if any one knows anything about this please let me know it was found in hamilton in westdale

and here is another pi so you get an idea how big it is hh

 

[Krom]

That's quite a unique find, James.
I hope it's worth something besides an intriguing conversation piece.
It's gotta be kind of old, being that deep. Great dig, man.

 

[jameswill]

so does my wife she says sell lol who knows what is worth i will have to look into it hh

 

[angellionel]

That's a very fascinating relic. Any idea as to the metal composition? Nice dig!

Angel

 

[jameswill]

i am guessing cast iron are steal its real heavy

 

[angellionel]

It makes a very nice addition to your collection, I'm sure.

Angel

 

[jameswill]

very much so he is hanging out with me by the computer haha

 

[farmall]

Very nice

 

[BillV]

Pretty cool lion! Good size too!

 

[Msfishinfool]

Kewl Lion!!!!!

Maybe he's a fancy smancy door stop? Or just a lovely garden pet that was forgotten out in the garden...

Glad he found a new home

Kat

 

[Budracer]

With the crown on the head it can only be the "Lion of Judah" as talked of in Revelations in the Bible when Christ returns. This version of the Lion is very apparent in the Rastafari religion as they believe that Christ returned in the form of the past King of Ethiopia Halie Salassi (sp?)  and was of the linage of David. This symbol is very widespread in the Caribbean. I will try and put a picture of this statue that is in Ethiopia so you can compare, you will see it is very similar.

 

[Carol K]

That is a cool Find, but it reminds of the lion sculptures they would have at the entrance to estates, except minaturized.

He does has a crown on, doesn't he? Got to be something British.

 

[bearbqd]

I think he might be wearing a pacifier.

 

[mountainman]

Nice find. Looks complete too. Is it intact?

 

[jameswill]

yep he is still intact have him soaking in wd40 for the night and no its not a pacifer lol but a crown he would be a british royal lion they use it for there coat of arms since it has been used since 1189 so i am told hh

 

[joefro]

Awesome looking relic!! Have you tried making a wish to it yet? :P