Daum Limited edition Raffles Hotel Last Tiger in Singapore Glass Art Figurine

Description

This limited edition (reg. 08056) exquisite glass tiger was created to memorialize the legendary billiards Tagle tiger which visited the Long
Bar (birthplace of the Singapore Sling)  at the Raffles Hotel in 1902:
under Bar & Billiard Room to rest for the night.
At that time, Bar & Billiard Room was an elevated building and the space underneath was used as storage for empty boxes and crates. A colleague saw the tiger and requested the help of a headmaster who was known to be a hunter and a sharp shooter. It was dark and with his loaded gun, he fired 3 missed shots at the tiger. The right opportunity for him to redeem his reputation came when he caught the gleaming eyes of the tiger. He fired a shot right between his eyes. As bystanders approached the body, the tiger’s head rose. The headmaster pulled his trigger again and the last tiger in Singapore finally laid its head to rest under the Bar & Billiard Room.
There was a repair to the front right leg of the item which you can see in the photographs. We have taken this into account in pricing the tiger.  Please review the photos carefully before deciding.  In light of this, we request that you consider this item as is..  It is still a remarkable piece which I hope you enjoy for years to come (I purchased it in Singapore in 1992).