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Molded Gilt Sheet Copper and Cast Iron Eagle Weathervane
Lot 339

Molded Gilt Sheet Copper and Cast Iron Eagle Weathervane

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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$500
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On custom stand.

The weathervane 23 1/2 x 29 x 31 in., 28 1/2 x 29 x 31 (overall).

For similar examples see: J.W. Fiske, Illustrated Catalogue and Price List, New York, 1893, p. 45.

Fitzgerlad, Ken. Weathervanes and Whirligigs, Clarkson N. Potter, New York, 1967, p. 28.

Bishop, Robert; Coblentz, Patricia. A Gallery of American Weathervanes and Whirligigs, E.P. Dutton, NY, 1981, fig. 76, p. 51.

Condition

Minor seam splits overall. Verdigris patination and wear throughout. Traces of gilding remain. Flaking. One of the eagle's wings with an old break, possibly off and restored. The arrow head with oxidation. The arrow tail with some splits and greater wear; the bottom portion possibly replaced. The sphere with possibly repaired dent. 

Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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