Sold for:
$178
$178
Molded Sheet Copper Banneret Weather Vane, probably J. W. Fiske, New York, late 19th century, pierced scrolled form, no stand, (dents, seam separations), ht. 25, wd. 4 3/4, lg. 37 in. Literature: The banneret design offered here is similar to one illustrated in the 1893 J.W. Fiske Illustrated Catalog and Price List of Copper Weather Vanes , model 489, p. 109. There may have been medallions attached to the sides, just a shadow and attachment nibs left, 1 x 3/4 in. indentation on top flange of shaft; one side of the vane has weathered black paint the other side-most of the paint is worn off and a dark copper patina remains.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-11
