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Black Hawk Horse Weathervane

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Probably Harris and Company (1868-1882), Boston and Brattleboro, Vermont.
Fully body molded copper, copper tubing, cast zinc ears.
Excellent condition with a superb verdigris surface and traces of original gilt and yellow sizing. One early repair to bullet hole.
Perhaps one of the most desirable models for a horse weathervane, the form displays great posture and motion.
19 ¾” h., 27 ¼” w., 1 ¾” d. (Weathervane), 22” w. x 4” d. (Base)
FA-WV 331

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Molded copper, copper tubing, cast zinc.
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Handmade, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	FA-WV 331
Incollect Reference #:	809611

Dimensions

W.	27.25 in;	H.	19.75 in;	D.	1.75 in;
W.	69.22 cm;	H.	50.17 cm;	D.	4.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.

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