$1,185
Molded Gilt-copper and Cast Zinc Eagle-on-Sphere Weather Vane, possibly A. L. Jewell & Co. or the Boston Metal-Workers Company, late 19th century, full-body molded copper spreadwing figure with cast zinc head and feet, standing on a gilt-copper sphere, (imperfections), overall ht. 27 3/4, wd. 38, dp. 26 1/2 in. Literature: A similar eagle-form weather vane is illustrated in A Gallery of American Weathervanes and Whirlygigs , by Bishop and Coblentz, p. 51, figure 78. Two wing feather tips with losses, small joinery separations where wings attach to body, possibly some reinforced joined areas, areas of regilding, and gilt wear, gilding over white paint, possibly some repairs on wings and tail.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-03-06
