Painted Wood Ship Weathervane

Description:

Painted Wood Ship Weathervane, reportedly made by a Portuguese laborer who was brought to Vermont by William Jarvis (1770-1845),U.S. consul to Portugal, 1802-1811, three-masted vessel, with wirework rigging, lifeboat, and flag off the stern, weathered black and white paint, including wood stand and wall mounted wood shelf and brackets, ht. 43 1/2, lg. 64 1/2 in.

Note: William Jarvis introduced Merino sheep and their wool to Vermont, which became the state's biggest industry.

According to the consignors, a mate to this weathervane is in the Vermont Historical Society.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

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