3rd quarter 19th century, American. Attributed to A.L. Jewell & Co., Waltham, MA., active (1852 - 1867). Constructed with a finely modeled cast zinc head with attached sheet copper ears, and copper hollow flattened full body with tooled sheet copper tail. Having several layers of old paint. Accompanied by its museum type stand. SIZE: 41" l x 22" t. PROVENANCE: Purchased by present owner from Samuel Herrop , circa 1990. CONDITION: Minor touch-ups to surface with bullet hole repairs, solder seam repaired on original foreleg, minor compression near tail, otherwise very good, pleasant appearance. 44141-69 JDC (10,000-12,000)