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Rare Standing Horse Weathervane

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

Description
Rare Standing Horse Weathervane
Attributed to J. Howard and Co., Bridgewater Massachusetts, ca. 1868.
Cast zinc front, full body molded copper, cast iron directional.
Structurally in excellent condition, all original. Traces of original sizing and gilt, honest and appealing historic surface.
This rare and early, large-scale standing horse weathervane is most likely made by J. Howard having a cast zinc front section and supported by a cast iron bar.

Dimensions: 24 ¾” h, 31 ½” w

Item ID: FA-WV 313

More Information

Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	ca. 1868
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects
Dealer Reference #:	FA-WV 313
Incollect Reference #:	746993

Dimensions

W.	31.5 in;	H.	24.75 in;
W.	80.01 cm;	H.	62.87 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.