Still trying to identify who carved my Gold Prospector. Any input would be appreciated. The character has what appears to be a Large "C" with a small "S" inside. This may help identify who the carver was. Photos attached.
Thanks, Robert
MONTI wrote:The only carver I had heard of over the years with an "S" in his name was Jim Schafer who actually was approved by Frank Polk to carve copies of his figures after he, Frank, visually inspected Jim's work!
This is a long shot but could the "C" somehow stand for copyright and the "S" for Schafer!
I believe Jim was from Southern California but not sure and he is probably still around, who knows!
Somebody out there must have some information on the "C-S" trademark?
I think there are some Carved Figure Collectors here on the Forum!
MONTI
marsonion wrote:MONTI wrote:The only carver I had heard of over the years with an "S" in his name was Jim Schafer who actually was approved by Frank Polk to carve copies of his figures after he, Frank, visually inspected Jim's work!
This is a long shot but could the "C" somehow stand for copyright and the "S" for Schafer!
I believe Jim was from Southern California but not sure and he is probably still around, who knows!
Somebody out there must have some information on the "C-S" trademark?
I think there are some Carved Figure Collectors here on the Forum!
MONTI
In this video Schafer explains his Frank Polk background:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8bmoX_cyro
His "Mantiques Network" includes many dozens of videos pitching various antique slots and other coin-op.
Lol wrote:Hi Monti
Greetings from the UK. Hope this helps;
Loose Change Dec 1985. 12 page comprehensive article by Daniel R. Mead "Frank Polk Figures James Schafer Brings' em back alive!
I did not want to scan the article as I am not sure about the copyright situation on old magazines.
Best Lol (Laurence) UK
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