08-14-201108-14-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Gilt-copper Prancing Horse Weather Vane

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$4,740$4,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2558MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Gilt-copper Prancing Horse Weather Vane, W.A. Snow Co., Boston, Massachusetts, 1885-c. 1940, molded flattened full-figure horse, mounted on a copper rod, weathered gilding and yellow sizing over natural occurring dark brown patina with traces of verdigris, including stand, (bullet holes, seam separations),overall ht. 37 1/4, lg. 27 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Sea separations on forehead, forelegs, a little on chest and frontward rear leg, five bullet holes.

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W.A. Snow Co., Massachusetts