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1914 R Tait McKenzie Original Solid Bronze ~17
1914 R Tait McKenzie Original Solid Bronze ~17
1914 R Tait McKenzie Original Solid Bronze ~17
1914 R Tait McKenzie Original Solid Bronze ~17
1914 R Tait McKenzie Original Solid Bronze ~17
1914 R Tait McKenzie Original Solid Bronze ~17
1914 R Tait McKenzie Original Solid Bronze ~17
1914 R Tait McKenzie Original Solid Bronze ~17
1914 R Tait McKenzie Original Solid Bronze ~17
1914 R Tait McKenzie Original Solid Bronze ~17

1914 R Tait McKenzie Original Solid Bronze ~17" "Ideal" Boy Scout Statue EX RARE

$ 18480

Availability: 96 in stock
  • Age: Vintage
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Fraternal Group Names: Boy Scouts

    Description

    **NOTE - Comes from Safe Sanitized Storage Area, packed with glove/mask wearing virus-free volunteers**
    **NOTE-There are 3 statues in some photos - the ONLY one in the auction is the
    tall Bronze metal one
    ! The tall Ivory plaster one and the Gold 8.5 inch white metal one are there for comparison purposes ONLY.**
    Boy Scouts of America
    Extremely Rare Original Bronze R. Tait McKenzie Statue
    circa 1914
    We have been told that Mr. McKenkie then with the Philadelphia Council, a sculpturer and doctor, created this statue and image as the "ideal Scout" using several Scout models and images. We understand to raise funds for the molds he got donors. Then to thank them, he made 10 bronze statues for the donors and put their initials in the base, and made an additional 10 bronze statues without initials, making a total that he only ever made 20 Bronze Statues ever. The plaster version was made for sale through scouting until 1937. Then a smaller 8 1/2 inch white metal version was made for awards which is still produced today.
    (ONLY the Bronze one is in this auction. The 17" Ivory plaster one and the 8.5" Gold pot metal one are there for comparison ONLY.)
    Very Very Rare
    (Note- it is solid bronze, with a green felt bottom and extremely heavy, almost 20 pounds. Shipping will be calculated and arranged with buyer.)
    This is a MUSEUM QUALITY DISPLAY Scout Statue.
    Mgd
    =Merged,
    JSP
    =Jamboree Shoulder Patch,
    DJ
    =the 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee for BSA in 1985,
    NJ
    =National Jamboree,
    WJ
    =World Jamboree,
    PL or PL Back
    =Plain Back, embroidered, no plastic,
    PB
    =Plastic Back,
    Annv
    .=Anniversary Issue,
    CP
    =Council Patch, not CSP shaped, usually round and worn on pocket-not shoulder,
    T
    =Twill background version / not fully embroidered,
    S
    =Solid background / fully embroidered,
    fdl
    =Fluer-de-lis or Scout Emblem was added
    Special shipping and packing will be arranged.
    **NOTE - Green felt on bottom.
    *Remember-YOU ARE BIDDING ON WHAT IS
    PICTURED
    - NOT AN ISSUE. (We are not experts on these)*
    ERA: ~1914
    CONDITION*: VG - EX
    ***NOTE -
    photo
    should be final determination on condition. What one person considers GOOD another considers VERY GOOD. Some may be said to be VG (Very Good) not because they were ever used, but because they may have been in a collection or drawer and not be perfectly flat. Usually we put Good (if slightly blemished, or taped into a book, or once used, etc.) or Very Good (pretty nice - perhaps never used, or slightly used, but still look nice) or EX, EXCELLENT (Very Nice shape, appears never used) or MINT - (Mint is Mint - almost perfect or better). We are not expert of military, scouting or Red Cross items so what you may be looking for is not what we see. Please keep that in mind. We will try our hardest to help.
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    SHIPPING
    (YES - We will pack with the utmost care and only send with insured - paid by buyer.)
    Option 1)
    Shipping to be determined. Must include insurance.
    Option 2)
    International Shipping may be considered by destination country. Please ask in advance for shipping costs to non-US or US Territory destinations.
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    ALL PROCEEDS
    go to Scout & Youth Educational Displays and Supplies
    .
    Please Help
    - If you have one of the Boy Scout Chocolate Ration Bar or Boxes available, circa 1940's - or - if you have the Boy Scouts game, circa 1930's, PLEASE let us know or if you know of someone who has one. Needed for display.
    Thank You.
    It is in great mint condition and a plus for any collection!! The Order of the Arrow, Conclave, Camporee, Pilgrimage Encampment, and JLT is part of the Boy Scouts. Please pay within 3 days. Good Luck and Thank You for looking !!! We are an older group of volunteers and we will try to help the best we can. Thank you.
    **** Use photo for exact item description. Not familiar on all Scouting items, but we will try our hardest to help. ****
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    Thank you - Good Luck, Good Bidding and Good Day!!