Molded Sheet Copper Rooster and Arrow Weathervane

Description:

Molded Sheet Copper Rooster and Arrow Weathervane, possibly J.L. Mott Iron Works, New York, mid to late 19th century, flattened full-body rooster perched atop a ball above the arrow with cast point, old weathered surface with traces of gilt, on stand, lg. 38, ht. with stand 39 1/4 in.

Provenance: Robert S. Walin Antiques, Woodbury, Connecticut; a Cornwall, Connecticut, collector.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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