Gilt Copper Setter Weathervane

Description:

Gilt Copper Setter Weathervane, attributed to J.W. Fiske, or E.G. Washburne, New York, late 19th century, molded flattened full-body sheet copper figure mounted on a copper rod, with stand, (repaired bullet holes, dents),overall ht. 16 3/8, lg. 33 1/2 in.

Literature: Similar setter weathervanes are illustrated in The Art of Weathervane, by Steve Miller, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., pp. 9, 56, and 154, and Illustrated Catalog and Price List of Copper Weather Vanes Manufactured by J.W. Fiske, 1893.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

About three soldered repaired bullet holes on the sides, one on leg, minor seam separations on feet.

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