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Horse and Jockey Weathervane

Creator: E.G. Washburne & Company (Attributed)
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Horse and Jockey Weathervane
Attributed to E.G. Washburne & Co., New York (est. 1853)
Ca. 1895-1905
Full body copper, copper tubing, cast zinc jockey figure and horse head.
Retains an early gilt surface over some areas of the original gilt, other minor imperfections commensurate to age and use.
Provenance: From a private Main Line, Pennsylvania collection; purchased from H. L. Chalfant Antiques, 1997 Philadelphia Antiques Show.
The defining feature distinguishing the rarity of this model of a galloping horse with jockey is the particular upright position of the mustached rider. It is further enhanced by the realistic anatomy accentuating the motion of the horse.

Dimensions: 18 1/2" h., 32" w.

Item ID: FA-WV

Price: $13500

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1895-1905
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	882926

Dimensions

W.	32 in;	H.	18.5 in;
W.	81.28 cm;	H.	46.99 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.