Molded Copper "Black Hawk" Running Horse Weather Vane

Description:

Molded Copper "Black Hawk" Running Horse Weather Vane, America, late 19th century, flattened figure with zinc ears, supported on a copper rod, original weathered verdigris surface with traces of earlier gilding, no stand, (solder repairs to several bullet holes, minor seam separations),ht. 18 1/2, lg. 26 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Body dented inward from bullets, loss on bottom of vertical shaft, rear leg detached from rod.