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King's George II statue fragment stirs Wilton dispute
Wilton, Conn. treasure hunter Louis Miller seeks ownership of a 20 pound gold gilt lump of lead from King George III statue once on Bowling Green. The piece, found on swamp land by Miller, is contested with landowners who say it belonged to them and won $25,000 in damages in court. Miller plans further searches as legal battles continue.
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