Very Rare Post Medieval Georgian 'Bare Fist' Boxing Finial
Copper-alloy, 24.26 grams, 48.43 mm. Circa 18th century AD. A cast copper-alloy bifacial fitting depicting two boxers with bare raised fists, one leaning backwards and the other preparing to strike. A rare piece of boxing memorabelia. Reference: Forsyth, H. and Egan, G. Toys, Trifles and Trinkets. Base-Metal Miniatures from London 1200 to 1800, London, 2005 p.169. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: found Birmingham, UK.