Lot 906
  • 906

Rare painted and molded copper "Arabian" horse weathervane, A.L. Jewell & Co., Waltham, Massachusetts, circa 1860

Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • copper
  • 25 in. by 27 3/4 in.
The swell-bodied horse, with full mane and long full tail, both painted dark brown, the body yellow.

Condition

Graceful, large, and very unusual; with some repaired bullet holes; abraded surface, consistent with age and use.
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