Gilded Molded Copper and Zinc Gamecock Weathervane

Description:

Gilded Molded Copper and Zinc Gamecock Weathervane, attributed to Harris & Co., Boston, 1868-82, full-body molded sheet copper figure with zinc head and articulated feet, mounted on a copper orb, with stand, (imperfections),ht. 23 1/2, lg. 16 1/2 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Dents to neck, breast, body sides, tail, orb, seam separations: a small one on neck, and 4 in. on on underside of tail, all over gilt losses, small loss to mounting flange on lower orb, a few drips of superfluous green paint.

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