Earnest "Mooney" Warther back blip

We took our friends to the Warther Museum in Dover, Ohio today. Mr Warther is thought to be one of the best carvers in the world. He only used ivory from animals that had died of natural causes.
Considered one of Mooney Warther's finest carvings, The Great Northern Mountain type 4-8-4 locomotive consisted of 7,752 individually carved pieces. It was his favorite. Made from ebony, ivory and pearl, the carving was completed in 1933 when Mooney was 48 and at the top of his form.A front view of the Great Northern shows the detail of the drivers and pilot. Note also the thin ivory bell chain looping down the top of the boiler.A side view of the cab shows steam lines, rivit detail and the beautiful "goat" logo of the Great Northern Railroad inset into the side of the tender. The ivory goat is surrounded by mother of pearl.