Lot 283
  • 283

Molded Copper and Cast Zinc Prancing Horse Weathervane, A.L. Jewell & Co., Waltham, Massachusetts, circa 1860

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • copper and zinc
  • Height 15 in. by Width 18 in.; Height on stand 48 in.
swell bodied figure of a horse with molded mane and tail, the cast zinc head fitted with sheet copper ears, both flanks stamped  A.L. Jewell & Co., Waltham, MASS., mounted on a rod with cast iron directionals. 

Condition

Tail tips are bent with two bullet holes filled with later zinc solder. Ears bent.
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