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Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III
Artist/Maker (1722 - 1803)
Related person (English, 1738 – 1820)

Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III

1770-1776
Place madeEngland, Europe
andNew York, New York, United States, North America
Lead
Overall: 1 x 5 x 4 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm )
Gift of E. B. Coley
1875.5
After listening to a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 9, 1776, Continental soldiers joined with patriotic New Yorkers in Bowling Green to tear down an equestrian statue of King George III. Fragments of the statue were transported to Litchfield, CT and made into bullets for the Revolutionary troops. It is believed that Connecticut Loyalists took some of the fragments and hid them in and around their homes. The donor found this one buried on his property .
DescriptionFragment of molded lead statue; traces of gilding on one side.
ClassificationsHISTORIC RELICS