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Rare Schooner Weathervane

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
American, probably New England, ca. 1890-1910
Full body copper, copper tubing, cut sheet copper
This rare and possibly unique schooner weathervane shows signs of it being handmade. The hull of the vessel is soldered together with hammered sheets of copper and assembled in a rather rudimentary fashion, similar to the way the masts, rigging and sails are applied, however the form of it is exceptional.

Dimensions: 37 1/2” h., 51” w., 8 1/2” d.

Item ID: FA-WV 345

Price: $9500

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1890-1910
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	874829

Dimensions

W.	51 in;	H.	37.5 in;	D.	8.5 in;
W.	129.54 cm;	H.	95.25 cm;	D.	21.59 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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