J. Howard Gilt Cast Zinc and Molded Copper "Index" Horse Weathervane

Description:

J. Howard Gilt Cast Zinc and Molded Copper "Index" Horse Weathervane, J. Howard & Co., West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, c. 1860, cast zinc frontal portion of the body with molded sheet copper mid- and hind sections, applied copper ears and corrugated tail, mounted on an iron strap base fastened with copper clips, weathered surface with remnants of yellow sizing and gilding, with metal stand, (lacking one ear, possible replaced tail, minor dents),overall ht. 20 1/4, lg. 24 in.

Note: See Lot 3.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

One ear is missing, the sides of the horse's body are pocked from small bullets or bbs.


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