Molded Copper Eagle Weathervane on Tall Wood and Iron Post

Description:

Molded Copper Eagle Weathervane on Tall Wood and Iron Post, possibly Massachusetts, late 19th century, the eagle perched atop a ball on an iron rod above a copper ball and directionals, and a tapering faceted post and large ball and shaped base on ball feet, post appears to be original, overall ht. 81 in.

Provenance: MacDougall-Gionet Antiques and Associates, Wells, Maine, found on a house in Essex, Massachusetts; purchased by a private Massachusetts collector from the above.
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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