Maine Antique Digest, December 2016

Maine Antique Digest, December 2016 5-CS

Banner Sheet Copper Weathervane in the form of a Comet

, Having a spire finial and a large sphere below the banner. All mounted on the

original wrought iron post. American, mid-19th c. Retains some of the original yellow sizing and some areas of gilt. Sheet copper and wrought

iron. 95” h x 57” w x 15” (diameter of sphere).

Rooster Weathervane

, Probably Harris & Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Ca. 1880-

1900. Full-body copper, copper sphere. Classic example of a Hamburg rooster having a full-chest perched on a sphere. Wonderful condition.

Original oxidized gilt surface with traces of sizing. 42”h x 25”w x 8 1/2”d (on stand).

Rare Ship Weathervane

, American, probably New

England. Possibly Cushing & White, Waltham, Massachusetts. Ca. 1880. Full body copper hull, cast iron sails and upper portion. Retaining

most of the original gilt. Condition: One bullet hole repair, minor imperfections. 35 1/2” h x 25” w x 2 1/4” d.

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