August Americana
Description:
Large Freestanding Molded Sheet Copper Bannerette Weathervane, Maine, c. 1890-1900, the tapering spire topped with a ball above the pierced and scrolled banner with initials "F.J.G.," possibly for mill owner Flavius J. Goodspeed of Wilton, Maine, original directionals and stepped octagonal base below, ht. 102 in.
Provenance: George & Debbie Spiecker, Fine Americana, North Hampton, New Hampshire, October 1999.
Note: Flavius Goodspeed bought a textile mill in Wilton, Maine, in 1891. He was known to live in a home built in the second half of the 19th century which had a turret at the front and which is now shingled over. This weathervane and mount may have been removed from that turret in 1998.
The James and Pamela Alexander Collection
Estimate $3,000-5,000
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Keywords
Pamela Alexander, Flavius J. Goodspeed, Debbie Spiecker, North HamptonStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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