Antique Wood and Brass Throwing Discus c.1930-1940 Industrial Original maker's mark underneath

Original maker's mark underneath

CREATOR Patrick Hughes (artist) London

After divorcing his first wife

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cast Gray Metal

The tail opens the mouth for the nut to be cracked and is in good working order

Antique Wood and Brass Throwing Discus c.1930-1940 Industrial Original maker's mark underneathABOUT Antique wood and brass throwing discus. CREATOR Gill Sporting Goods Company. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1930 1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Brass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS W 8 in. x Diameter 8. 5 9 in. HISTORY Harry Gill was hailed as one of the greatest athletes of his generation, winning the American All Around Championship (equivalent to the Olympic decathlon) in 1900. In 1904, Harry began his legendary