{"product_id":"vintage-balfour-nfib-bronze-guardian-small-business-award-statue","title":"Vintage Balfour NFIB Bronze Guardian Small Business Award Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Balfour NFIB bronze Guardian of Small Business award statue featuring a detailed colonial Minuteman figure mounted on a solid square base. This commemorative piece represents the National Federation of Independent Business and embodies the organization’s iconic Guardian of Small Business symbol. Crafted with rich bronze tone finish and strong sculptural presence, it makes an impressive office display or historical business collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is pre-owned and shows light surface wear consistent with age, including minor scuffs and natural patina to the bronze finish. The felt bottom remains attached and displays a Balfour Attleboro Massachusetts maker label. The statue appears structurally solid with no visible cracks or repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture depicts a standing Minuteman holding a rifle, symbolizing protection of independent enterprise. The base is engraved NFIB National Federation of Independent Business Guardian of Small Business, with raised lettering cast directly into the metal. Manufactured by Balfour of Attleboro Massachusetts, a company well known for producing quality awards, trophies, and commemorative pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NFIB Guardian symbol has long represented advocacy and protection of small business owners across the United States, making this statue both a decorative and historically meaningful item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for collectors of business memorabilia, award statues, bronze desk decor, or historical themed office pieces. This statue presents beautifully on a desk, shelf, or executive display and carries authentic maker identification underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid You Know? Balfour, founded in the early 20th century in Attleboro Massachusetts, became one of America’s leading manufacturers of awards, class rings, and commemorative items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic Balfour item. Balfour is a trademark of its owner. California Auction Company is not affiliated with or endorsed by Balfour. This item was sourced legally through secondary markets, estate or yard sales.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"roy stockton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46196398162119,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/4633\/4407\/files\/PXL_20260217_165846289.MP.jpg?v=1771369185","url":"https:\/\/209marketplace.myshopify.com\/products\/vintage-balfour-nfib-bronze-guardian-small-business-award-statue","provider":"California Thrift \u0026 Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}