Lone Sentry of Joe's Pond, (sculpture).

Lone Sentry of Joe's Pond, (sculpture).

Ayer, Edward, sculptor. (possibly by)

Lone Sentry of Joe's Pond, (sculpture).

1920's-1930's. Installed ca. 1973.

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Granite on a Barre granite base.

Sculpture: approx. 72 x 26 x 22 in.; Base: approx. 8 x 42 x 12 in.

(On base front:) LONE SENTRY/OF/JOE'S POND

An unfinished statue of a soldier holding a rifle with his proper left hand over his proper right hand. Except for the hands and face, the sculpture is undetailed.

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Object -- Weapon -- Gun

Dress -- Accessory -- Hat

Outdoor Sculpture -- Vermont -- West Danville

Larabee's Building Supply, Route 15, Across from Joe's Pond Beach, West Danville, Vermont 05873

The piece is believed to be by Edward Ayer, who owned a stone carving shed on the current site of Joe's Pond Public Beach. According to family descendants, the visor was chipped in the carving process and the statue never completed. Reportedly, another statue was made and is now located in the St. Johnsbury Cemetery. The original statue was apparently discarded and buried outside the shed; but in 1973/74, Larrabee family members uncovered the statue and sited it outside their firm.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Vermont survey 1992.

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