Chilmark “Pickett’s Charge” Civil War FJ Barnum Pewter Sculpture #1532/2500 For Sale

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Chilmark FRANCIS J. BARNUM Fine Pewter Sculpture "Pickett’s Charge " Civil War Scene Limited Edition. This was the 1,532nd casting made out of 2500 after which all molds were destroyed. Chilmark F.J. Barnum captured that moment in history with his stunning pewter sculpture entitled "Pickett’s Charge “ The scene is from the battle of Gettysburg where the hand carved detailing of the master transferred to the piece which can only be described as incredibly exquisite. You can visualize the intensiveness of the battle on each soldier's face . Both the sculpture and the cherry wood base are in excellent condition.

This is a very nice highly detailed pewter sculpture in absolutely beautiful condition. It would be a great addition to anyone's Civil War collection. You won't find a nicer example of this piece for sale anywhere at any price!

Pickett's Charge was an infantry assault on July 3, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg It was ordered by Confederate General Robert E. Lee as part of his plan to break through Union lines and achieve a decisive victory in the North. The charge was named after Major General George Pickett one of the Confederate Army's division commanders. The assault was aimed at the center of the Union Army's position on Cemetery Ridge which was believed to be a vulnerable point in the Union defenses. As the Confederate troops marched across nearly a mile of open ground, they came under heavy artillery and rifle fire from entrenched Union forces. The open terrain offered little cover, making the Confederate soldiers easy targets, and their ranks were quickly decimated. Although a small number of the Confederate soldiers managed to reach the Union lines and engage in hand-to-hand combat, they were ultimately overwhelmed.