Russells For Men

John Blank was selected to create "Legends of the Forest", a collection of North America's big bucks. This moose is one piece of that collection.

In the days of sail, the ship's bell was rang (or is it rung) to tell the time, to signal and to sound an alarm. The bell was struck in half-hour intervals based on the four-hour ship's watch system.

This King James Bible is bound in rich, supple, distressed brown American Bison leather.

In the old west, when leather saddles were hand crafted, the saddle maker often made small items to fill his time and add to his income. This set of three nesting boxes would have been just the type of item he would have made.

A trip down Slippery Rocks Falls is a trecherous endeavor, but provides cover for an unannounced ambush and an escape route with no trail. Doug Hall's has captured this moment in time in his painting Slippery Rocks Falls.

Straight as an Arrow shows two warriors sitting under an outcropping of rock making arrows. They are probably Cherokee who at one time occupied about 40,000 square miles of the southern Appalachian Mountains in eastern Tennessee, western North Carolina and northern Georgia and Alabama.

This mother polar bear has been lucky enough to rear three cubs into their second year and by now has taught them the things needed to survive in such an extreme environment. Her vigilance knows no limit when protecting her young.

"This print depicts a giraffe bent in an awkward position with its feet spread apart and head down drinking from a pool of water.

"The setting is Lake Makat in NgoroNgoro crater. This soda lake attracts thousands of flamingos and the fresh water inlets attract herds of wildebeest and zebra making for a very popular drinking area.

Randall Reading, well known for his wildlife carvings, has produced a fitting representation of an old bull elephant. I can imagine this massive old male, forced out of the heard and guarded by a pair of askari (younger bulls). The magnificent old bull trumpets a challenge with his ears fanned to tell the world he is serious.

Bighorn sheep played an important part in early native American lives, which is evident from the many representations in ancient rock art. The bighorn is represented more often than any other animal.

This floor lamp has been made at our request to complement the table lamp and accent lamp we also offer. Each lamp is handmade using the copper foil technique, a method made popular by L. C. Tiffany at the turn of the century.

"I have always been inspired by the drama of the Cape buffalo. During a journey to the western corridor of the Serengeti, I witnessed this massive herd perfectly poised under a large acacia tree filled with Buffalo Weavers nests. John Banovich

John Banovich's art is big and powerful, as are his subjects. Spending months each year in the world's wildest places, he sets out to capture the excitement and drama of our natural world.

Reproduced from existing originals in museums and private collections, these badges of the Old West are crafted in silver-plated solid brass with sturdy pin fasteners.

Leather carving is a very exacting craft with a long rich history in Old Mexico and the American West. The heavy leaf and floral designs are believed to have been developed when Cortez brought Spanish saddle and harness makers with him to the New World. Some patterns date back through many generations of skilled craftsman -often passing from father to son.

The frame is plasma cut from 12 gauge steel, a hand brushed finish is added then it is heated to create the unique golden brown, violet and blue coloration.

Minnesota wildlife artist David Maass believes that the background in his paintings is as significant as the wildlife itself.

Scully's Western style snap closure letter pad is rugged enough to be carried in your saddle bag or your pickup truck.

We have had requests for a model ship which would actually float and look good in the office or den.

While piranha are said to be easily domesticated for home or office fish tanks, I'll take mine dried, Thank You! Besides, it is illegal to own the live version in much of the United States.

These vintage phones were made in Sweden in the 1940s and 1950s and have been restored to their original condition.

Each lamp is handmade by skilled artisans using the copper foil technique, a method made popular by L. C. Tiffany at the turn of the century.

This 45" x 9-1/2" x 47" replica is based on the original schooner designed by William Fyffe, famous yacht designer, and built as the "Malabar" in 1922.

John Banovich's latest tribute to the great cats of Africa focuses on the newly adult male, instead of the cute cubs or the majestic "King"of the pride.

"Emerging from the dusk, this old bull elephant has seen the best and worst that Africa has to offer.

In "Beauty & The Beast" two adult lions, a male and a female, stride side by side across the plain. Lions live in a precarious balance; the basic social structure is the pride which can have as many as three adult males. The males help protect the females from attack and from competitors who attempt to steal their food.

In the 1930s, the Pan Am 'Dixie Clipper' was commissioned to fly passengers across the North Atlantic from New York to Southampton, via Newfoundland. Called a 'flying boat' because of its sheer size, it revolutionized leisure and travel. The largest plane of its time, it carried a maximum of 74 passengers and included a real dining salon and sleeping berths for 40 passengers.

The International Dragon is a sleek, elegant, high-performing keelboat. Designed in Sweden as a cruiser, it was soon recognized as a racing thoroughbred and was an Olympic class from 1948 to 1972.

Burl Jones is a very famous sculptor. His work of outdoor subjects is in fine homes and offices all over America. Russell's For Men has offered two previous works, a beautiful pair of pheasants and an outstanding pair of grouse.

Frederick Remington lived with the cowboys in the late 1800s. He and Charles Russell knew the West in ways that today's great western artists never can. Can you imagine the cost of an original?

It makes a perfect candy or nut dish, but use it to hold anything you like.

Dreaming of better days, when the bull is in control?

This set of four plates features reproductions of the following photographs by L. A. Huffman, renowned and prolific photographer of the West in the late 1800s and early 1900s- "Tunis Henry" - 1886, "Emma" - 1897, "Two Cowboys" - 1895, and "Honeycut on White Star" - 1904.

The Scully® leather tradition began in 1906 in Napa, California with the manufacture of fine gloves and jackets. The product line expanded over the years to include leather flying helmets, luggage, briefcases, agendas, portfolios, wallets, and personal leather goods.

Designed with the business traveler in mind, these snap trays are a must. Wonderful for your bedside table at home as well. Just snap the corners together and you have the perfect valet tray. When you are ready to pack, just unsnap and it is flat and ready to go.

Handcrafted one at a time in a small Texas woodworking shop with a United States Armed Forces medallion set in top grade cocobolo. Buy one or multiples for those bottles of premium spirits in your bar and make a statement as to your loyalties.

These unique bottle pourers are handcrafted one at a time in a small Texas woodworking shop. From the many possibilities for the inlay, we have chosen the Perched Eagle from the obverse side of the Walking Liberty Half Dollar (minted from 1916 to 1947).

The lid of this beautiful box is decorated using fourteen different sustainable hardwoods with appropriate natural colors to create a "picture" of a southern Arizona sunset.

If you were a boy on a farm late in the Great Depression you might have been lucky to have bobwhite quail rank fourth on the dinner table after chicken, guinea hen and goose. If you were really poor then quail probably ranked right after chicken.

What a wonderful way to recycle used wine barrels. This tasting table and stool set is made from barrels used by American vintners.

Played against a player at your own skill level backgammon is more fun than any other game I've played.

As a boy who could not afford .22 cartridges, I did well enough with a slingshot. Not the real sling of David's fame but a forked stick with two strips of inner tube and a leather pouch. I was death on cottontails and head-over-heels on the very rare occasion when I got a squirrel, but I was a total loss on quail.

As a youngster, Scott Storm discovered his talent for drawing, sketching and design. In 1987, as a self-taught artist, he entered the Minnesota Duck Stamp contest and placed second. Encouraged by the acceptance of his initial work, he continued to enter stamp contests and enjoyed his first top award by winning the Indiana Pheasant Stamp competition in 1991. In 1999, he gave up his career in architecture and devotes himself full-time to painting.

Michael Sieve is an avid sportsman and recognized wildlife and big game artist. His paintings are inspired by actual experiences in the field and developed through extensive research on the natural history of the area and the species, using both photographs and specimens where possible.

"This is a painting of a real deer that lived near my house for five years. I spent many hours thinking about, planning and hunting this deer before he died late last fall. He is the largest buck, and possibly the oldest buck, I have seen near my home in Southeast Minnesota in 20 years, and is a good indicator of what the bucks in that area would look like if they could live as long as this buck did." - Michael Sieve

The Orion's 12" black ocean sphere and antique pewter finished, solid steel base, and die cast semi-meridian make it perfect for any desktop.

In the United States, the powerful and sturdy Red-tailed Hawk is a popular bird in falconry. It is an easy bird to keep and use in the field, re-adapting successfully to the wild when the hunting season is over. Most falconers release their wild-caught raptors back into the wild once they are of breeding age, which likely has a positive effect on the species.

Hunting Dall Sheep is an extreme sport. They inhabit the sub-artic mountain ranges of Alaska, the Yukon Territory, the Mackenzie mountains in the western Northwest Territories and Northern British Columbia.

It has always been that men want to collect tools and arms. In the past only the wealthy could afford to collect suits of armor, but this 26" miniature makes it affordable for most of us.

The Model 1841 6-Pounder gun was made in large numbers for the Mexican War and was in general service at the outbreak of the American Civil War. As a result, they were widely used by both the Federal and Confederate armies.

It is always a pleasure to see a new series of wildlife prints from John Banovich. His work is fantastic. We have hung a very large Giclée Canvas print of his "Big Ivory" in our reception area and it is the topic of conversation for every new visitor.

This King James Bible is bound in an elegant cognac colored partial quill Ostrich leather. Features include enlarged print, center reference column and Concordance.

This is a very nice little box. With the neat Bison inlay on the top, it makes a wonderful gift for anyone with an interest in the outdoors or in the Old West.

"Defined by its aggressive dispositon, the Black Rhino discourages intruders by "charging first and investigating later". John Banovich

When installed in your wall, the Wall Vault's™ fingerprint recognition capability and heavy 14-gauge stainless steel construction will give you peace of mind that your valuables are safe and secure.

Danny Edward's representation of a World Class whitetail buck captures his dominant demeanor. He is proud and unafraid, especially when posturing for does and other bucks during the fall breeding period.

Dennis Eckersley is one of three relievers currently in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He enjoyed overwhelming success as both a starter and a closer and was the first pitcher in Major League history to have both a 20 win season and a 50 save season in his career.

What more can be said about the "King of the Beasts"? This wonderfully attractive piece captures the look of royalty and domination of the lions realm.

"Letters from Home" was inspired by the soldiers who are currently serving this country in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the families who anxiously wait for their safe return.

With acrylics and oils, John Banovich creates memorable scenes from the dramas that play themselves out daily in the natural world just as they have for millions of years.

I have only seen one of these. It was in the swamps of Southeast Arkansas in 1942 or 1943. I was 9 or 10 years old and spent a tremendous amount of time out in the swamps and on the bayous; spring, summer and fall. I

The Samurai warrior was an expert in hand-to-hand combat, fighting mounted on a horse or on foot. The armor and the swords are today the most interesting and rare components of the Samurai era.

Each lamp is handmade by skilled artisans using the finest stained glass, specially processed to produce the purest, most vibrant color.

This Arts & Crafts style lamp is well made and very handsome, just as the originals were.

First introduced to North America for hunting, the flashy ring-necked pheasant is one of the most widely distributed and popular game birds amongst sportsmen.

The large-mouth bass is one of the most prized trophy fish in the United States. Bill Marshall has done a remarkable job of depicting this trophy sized bass as it violently strikes the lure.

I have always been too much of a hawk to agree with Ben Franklin's wish to make the Wild Turkey the national bird of the United States. Though I am too aggressive to want it to represent my country, I have to admit that it is one of the most beautiful birds in the world.

The Amur Tiger, also known as the Siberian Tiger, is a rare sub-species of the Tiger and is the largest natural animal in the feline family, males may weigh up to eight hundred pounds. It is critically endangered and is largely confined to the Amur-Ussuri region, a very small part of southern Russia, where it and the Amur Leopard are now being actively protected.

The fine art of the wildlife prints by great modern artists have been very successful in our Russell's for Men™ catalogs from the very beginning. John Banovich is one of the finest of these artists.

These fine pieces of dinnerware and serving pieces were created as a result of a personal search for elegant western dinnerware. Abigail Hornik - Minckler had access to a large collection of photography by L. A. Huffman (1854-1931), perhaps the most significant photographer of the West.

When Don Goin, a Southwest Missouri native and an oil painter for 40 years, decided to create in bronze, he did not do it half-heartedly. Creating in bronze had long been a dream and at the age of 50 he decided to make that dream a reality.

Display your favorite photo of that recent vacation trip or a photo of that new grandchild.

This large traditional front desk bell is made of solid brass on a hand turned wood base.

If your interest is Western, Outdoor, Southwest or Hunting, this will probably fit very well in your home or office.

Designed and approved for emergency indoor use. An excellent way to keep the pipes from freezing when your electricity is out due to storms.

During World War I, air combat was the stuff from which legends were made. Ace pilots were household names and the results of air duels between German and Allied air forces were printed daily in newspapers across the world. Perhaps the most famous fighting ace was Manfred von Richthofen, known to the English speaking world as the Red Baron.

During the 1920s, "Barnstormers" were the most exciting daredevils of their day. Two main factors helped the activity grow in North America. After World War I there were a number of former military aviators who wanted to make a living flying, and there was a surplus of Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" biplanes, America's most famous World War I airplane.

The Sopwith Camel biplane was responsible for more aerial victories than any other Allied airplane during WWI. Called the camel because of the hump over the the twin machine guns, it was credited with shooting down 1,294 enemy aircraft.

The Sopwith Camel bi-plane was responsible for more aerial victories than any other Allied airplane during WWI. Called the camel because of the hump over the twin machine guns, it was credited with shooting down 1,294 enemy aircraft.

The mantle lamp was a miracle in the mid to late 1930s in rural America. In comparison to our wick lamps, the light that these new mantle lamps produced was simply unbelievable.

The mantle lamp was a miracle in the mid to late 1930s in rural America. In comparison to our wick lamps, the light that these new lamps produced was simply unbelievable.