03-03-201303-03-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2640BBoston
March 3, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Molded Copper and Cast Zinc Gamecock Weathervane

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$3,900$3,250
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2640BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 03, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Molded Copper and Cast Zinc Gamecock Weathervane, attributed to Harris & Co., Boston, late 19th century, molded sheet copper full-body figure with cast zinc head and feet with delineated toes, spurs, and feathers, mounted on a sheet copper orb, weathered verdigris surface with traces of gilt, with metal stand, (imperfections),overall ht. 28 1/4, lg. 17 1/2 in.

Literature: See Harris & Co., Boston, Massachusetts, catalog, c. 1879, reproduced in Steve Miller, The Art of the Weathervane (Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 1984),p. 155, illustrating a similar gamecock weathervane.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Both sides of the breast are dented inward, there's a tear at the top and bottom of the orb around the rod, and also on the shaft of the rod, some areas of paint touch-up on the breast sides to blend in with surrounding natural verdigris surface, bullet hole on orb.


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Keywords

Harris & Co., cast zinc head, metal stand, See Harris & Co., Massachusetts, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Pennsylvania, paint touch-up