03-04-201203-04-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2585BBoston
March 4, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Molded Gilt Copper Rooster Weather Vane

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$8,888$7,500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2585BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 04, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Molded Gilt Copper Rooster Weather Vane, America, late 19th century, large flattened full-body figure mounted on a sphere with molded feathers, and sheet copper tail and feet, weathered gilt surface with streaks of verdigris, including stand, (dents, bullet holes),overall ht. 34 1/4, lg. 24 1/2 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Sphere dented inward on front, bullet holes through neck one leg, 1 in. split on tail.