Sold for:
$20,400
$20,400
Cast Zinc and Molded Copper "Index" Horse Weathervane, J. Howard & Co., West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, c. 1860, the so-called "Index" horse weathervane is named for its inclusion in the Index of American Design , an early 20th century comprehensive source record to determine what is 'American' in the decorative arts; the front portion of the body of cast zinc, with molded sheet copper mid and hind sections, applied copper ears, mane, and corrugated tail, weathered verdigris surface, with stand, overall ht. 20 1/2, lg. 24 in. Provenance: Paul and Cheryl Scott; Walters-Benisek, purchased in 1999.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-10-27
