Gilded Molded Copper and Cast Iron Running Horse Weather Vane

Description:

Gilded Molded Copper and Cast Iron Running Horse Weather Vane, America, late 19th century, flattened molded sheet copper figure with cast iron head, mounted on a copper rod, re-gilded, with earlier verdigris patina visible under gilt losses, no stand, (rusty surface on head, evidence of patched bullet holes, losses on mane),ht. 18 1/4, lg. 27 1/4 in.

Provenance: It is reported that this weather vane was salvaged from a home in Newton, Massachusetts, when Rt. 9 was put in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

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