Roy and Tim,
Thanks for responding!
Roy, GREAT STORY!
Tim, I do not have a photo of the piece, but it was an exclusive from Accurate Casting!
The owner's name from Accurate Casting was Gene Hoffman.... just in case that jogs any one's mind!
The "Kings Bishop," was a hand cast piece about 10" tall.
....and I thought I could find anything on the internet!!
Stay Safe! Play Fair! Work Hard!
Mike
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Michael Montecalvo CRM
Lamont Awards & Apparel
Spencerport NY
585.352.0640
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-20-2024 10:21
From: Roy Brewer
Subject: Who purchased....
Michael,
Since your post started with the "Many Moons Ago," I thought a story might be appropriate. Early in the 70's I got a call from a boxing promoter who needed a case Dodge Trophies boxing figures. I took the order and turned it in to Dodge (my employer at the time) and they promptly sent a letter to the promoter saying they had too many customers in New Orleans and he would have to purchase any Dodge products through one of their existing customers.
The well known promoter (he's the one that promoted the Frazier/Ali fight in New Orleans) was infuriated that "someone wouldn't take my money." He got on a plane and went to Accurate Casting and bought a truckload of figures and went into the Trophy business. Became, and still is, one of the largest trophy shops in the South; Faber Trophies
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Roy Brewer roy@engravingconcepts.com
Engraving Concepts
Arlington TX
817.460.8122
Original Message:
Sent: 09-19-2024 10:58
From: Michael Montecalvo
Subject: Who purchased....
Many moons ago, there was a company called Accurate Casting. They were located in Long Island City. Does anyone know who bought them out?
We are looking for one of the custom molds that they had. The mold is called the "Kings Bishop."
Does anyone have a 'Kings Bishop," figure that we could use as a mold.
Thanks,
Mike Montecalvo
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Michael Montecalvo CRM
Lamont Awards & Apparel
Spencerport NY
585.352.0640
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