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ROOSTER WEATHERVANE PERCHED ON SPHERE

Creator: W.A. Snow Iron Works Inc.
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Attributed to W. A. Snow Iron Works, Boston (1883-1895).
Full body molded copper, zinc spur feet.
Over-all in great condition, retaining the original gilt surface with historic paint, now oxidized.
This superb example of a large rooster weathervane having great detail to the molded body and cast feet, is also desirable for its wonderful surface.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects
Dealer Reference #:	FA-WV 277
Incollect Reference #:	624470

Dimensions

W.	25 in;	H.	34 in;	D.	7 in;
W.	63.5 cm;	H.	86.36 cm;	D.	17.78 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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