Description:
Copper and Sheet Iron Rooster Weathervane, possibly Connecticut, 19th century, the full-bodied copper bird with sheet iron tail, head, and feet, old surface, (losses, bullet holes, rust, damage),h. 21, wd. 22 in.
Provenance: Dr. Adams, New Fairfield, Connecticut; George Ives, Danbury, Connecticut; Frederick Fussenich, Torrington, Connecticut; acquired by the present owner in 1971.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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