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Rare Early Rooster Weathervane

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Rare Early Rooster Weathervane
American, possibly Canadian, ca. 1850
Sheet copper
Over-all in fine condition, minor resoldering to seems on the lower body, naturally oxidized verdigris surface.
Provenance: Private Collection, Buffalo, New York
Found in Maine in the late 1970s, this rare and possibly unique example of a rooster having a split tail, full body and sheet copper head are features seen on early forms related to their French-Canadian predecessors. This example has retained an exceptional verdigris surface.

Dimensions: 14 ½” h., 19 ½” w., 3 ½” d., 17 ½” (on base)

Item ID: FA-WV 342

Price: $5850

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1850
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	857133

Dimensions

W.	19.5 in;	H.	17.5 in;	D.	3.5 in;
W.	49.53 cm;	H.	44.45 cm;	D.	8.89 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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