08-14-201108-14-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
2558MMarlborough
August 14, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Molded Copper "Dexter" Running Horse Weather Vane

Molded Copper "Dexter" Running Horse Weather Vane
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$3,981$3,250
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2558MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Molded Copper "Dexter" Running Horse Weather Vane, America, late 19th century, molded sheet copper full-body figure with cast zinc ears, mounted on a copper rod, with original verdigris surface with traces of original gilding, no stand, ht. 17, lg. 37 in.

Provenance: This weather vane has been mounted on a barn in Worcester County, Massachusetts, since its original purchase.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Minor seam separation on nose, front foreleg, a few small minor dents mainly from BB gun.

Keywords

Massachusetts, Worcester County

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