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BLACK HAWK WEATHERVANE

Creator: Harris & Co. (Attributed)
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Attributed to Harris and Company, Boston, MA (1875-1900).
Molded copper, copper tubing, cast zinc ears.
Over-all in great condition with an exceptional oxidized yellow-gilt surface. Minor wear and pellet dings. Provenance: Private Collection, New England Named from one of the most notorious trotter’s, Black Hawk (1833-1856) became a symbol of horse racing in America during the 19th c. This iconic form is further enhanced by the untouched, original surface.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Traditional
Patterns:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	FA-WV 285
Incollect Reference #:	610602

Dimensions

W.	27.25 in;	H.	18.5 in;
W.	69.22 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.

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