~ Fast Company ~
Original Carving Date: 2006 - Release Date: 9/28/2006 - Fixed Edition
Edition Size: 750
Artist: Peter Calvesbert - Made in UK
Master Carver Peter Calvesbert says that he always wanted to carve
a graceful running cheetah, but because his sculptures are box figurines,
the design would be next to impossible.
With "Fast Company", he presents a more sedate version of
these long-legged wild cats – a trio in rare repose.
The interior compartment contains a pair of running shoes and a 70 mph sign,
this being the speed that a cheetah can reach for short periods.
Etched into the rim are the initials J.G (Justin Gatlin) and
A.P. (Asafa Powell) and the time 9.77 (seconds). These two men were
the joint world record holders for the 100 meters, but
since carving “Fast Company”, Mr. Gatlin has failed a drug test and
has been banned from the sport for up to 8 years.
2.8" wide, 2.3" long, 3" high.
As with any hand-tinted product,
item received will be similar but unique.