Molded Copper Running Fox Weather Vane

Description:

Molded Copper Running Fox Weather Vane, America, mid-20th century, full-body figure mounted on a copper rod, weathered gilded surface over yellow sizing with traces of verdigris, with wood stand, (seam separation, portion of rod loose, four soldered bullet holes),overall ht. 17 1/2, lg. 32 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Seam separation along back , top and bottom of one rear leg continuing under belly, bottom of one foreleg. four solder-filled bullet holes through both sides, front portion of rod is loose but retained.