Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2608MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 12, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Large Cushing & White Gilt Copper and Zinc "Dexter" Horse Weathervane, Cushing & White, Waltham, Massachusetts, late 19th century, cast zinc head on full-body figure with full mane and tail, mounted on a tubular copper rod with oval copper manufacturer's tag, impressed marks, with stand, overall ht. 26 3/4, lg. 47 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Possibly "Geo. M. Patchen figure, minor dents to rear thighs, scattered small bullet dents, nice weathered wear to gilding.