CIRCA 1820

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A PUGILIST RUMMER
CIRCA 1820
The bucket bowl engraved with two boxers, below the title 'Young.Dutch.Sam', the opposite side with fruiting vines
8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

Young Dutch Sam is best known as a being a Welterweight Champion of the World in the 1820s. At only 5'6", his considerable punching power allowed him to fight larger opponents. In an era when most boxers fought 20-25 times in a career, Dutch Sam had approximately 100 bouts, losing only twice.

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