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SPANGLERS SPRING #497/2500

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SPANGLERS SPRING #497/2500
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Approx $250,000 Collection (Original Purchase price per the family. Purchased for an investment )
STILL PROCESSING SALES LOTS. TOTAL PCS OVER 150 :
FROM THE ESTATE OF MR. & MRS. WILLIAM DOYLE
FRANCIS BARNUM SCULPTURES RARE & LIMITED EDITION / 150 PCS PLUS
CIVIL WAR , OLD WEST , WILDLIFE . All MADE IN AMERICA OF THE FINEST PEWTER AND AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP. ALL SIGNED BY FRANCIS BARNUM
SPANGLERS SPRING #497/2500
APPROX. 5.5" BY 4"
APPROX. 1.52 LBS
AUTHENTIC SCULPTURE BY FRANCIS BARNUM
SOLID PEWTER WITH WOOD BASE, HIGH QUALITY AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP

The Francis Barnum sculpture “Spangler’s Spring” is a Civil War–themed collectible piece inspired by a real historic location on the Gettysburg battlefield.

Historical inspiration

Spangler’s Spring is a natural spring located near Culp's Hill on the Gettysburg battlefield in Gettysburg.

During the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1863):

The spring served as an important water source for Union soldiers
Troops moving through the Culp’s Hill area frequently stopped there
The area saw skirmishing and artillery fire during the fighting for control of the Union right flank

Because of its location, Spangler’s Spring became tied to the intense combat around Culp’s Hill, one of the most contested defensive positions in the battle.

HISTORY:
Spangler’s Spring is a small natural spring on the Gettysburg battlefield that became historically significant during the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863).

Where it is

Spangler’s Spring is located near Culp's Hill, on the eastern side of the Gettysburg battlefield in Pennsylvania.

Why it mattered in 1863

During the battle, the spring became important because:

It was one of the few reliable water sources in the area
Soldiers from both sides passed nearby while moving into position
It sat close to heavily contested ground on the Union right flank
Troops used it during brief pauses in fighting to rest and resupply water
Fighting around the area

The ground around Spangler’s Spring saw intense action, especially on July 2 and July 3, 1863:

Union forces held strong defensive positions on Culp’s Hill
Confederate troops attempted repeated assaults to break the Union right flank
Artillery and infantry fire reached areas close to the spring
The terrain (rocks, woods, and slopes) made movement and fighting difficult
Strategic importance

While Spangler’s Spring itself was not the main objective, it became important because:

It sat in a key movement corridor near Culp’s Hill
Controlling the surrounding ground helped secure the Union defensive line
The Union Army ultimately held this sector, contributing to overall victory at Gettysburg

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