Large Gilt Copper and Zinc Lyre-form Bannerette Weathervane

Description:

Large Gilt Copper and Zinc Lyre-form Bannerette Weathervane, America, late 19th century, cut-out sheet copper on a copper rod with zinc arrow point, including stand, overall ht. 22 1/2, lg. 59 1/4 in.

Provenance: Peter Carswell Antiques, Strafford, New Hampshire. Peter found it in a garage in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Gilt wear associated with age and use.

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