Description
This is for two Vintage Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Leaf Sculptures. Brass footed Christmas Holly Leaf Sculpture that measures 4" long x 1 3/4" wide & weighs around 2+ oz. is signed VMC 3-35 & looks like the date copyright is 1940 something. Footed Mulberry Leaf Sculpture is signed & reads CW Mulberry 3-27, looks like date copyright is 1948. Measures 5-1/4" long by 3 3/8" wide. Weighs around 10+ oz. They are finely crafted pieces with beautiful workmanship & fine detailing, a trademark of the VA Metalcrafters. These are in good condition for age with average wear, tarnishing scuffs scratches, imperfections & still look great!! Little history found at bottom of page of this great company! Made in the 40's. Great Leaf Art!! Shipping prices for lower 49 states. Please check pictures for description & condition. Shipping prices are for the lower 48 states only. Contact us first before purchasing if you are outside the lower 48 states for shipping cost, for example Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico. Also all excessive shipping cost will be refunded. Additional Info: Virginia Metalcrafters (VM) was founded in 1895 as the W. J. Loth Stove Company of Waynesboro, Virginia. (In 1890 it was called the Waynesboro Stove Company - still Mr. Loth.) They initially manufactured cast iron stoves & wood & coal heaters. in 1938 Loth installed a brass foundry & Virginia Metalcrafters became the brand name of the company's brass & iron giftware line. March 1, 1940 marked the first use of the VM Betty Lamp hallmark on their products. When brass was once again available after World War II, production was resumed & their gift line was expanded. 1940S Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Mulberry Leaf & Holly Sculptures
