Maine Antique Digest, April 2017

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Maine Antique Digest, April 2017 5-CS
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“Nelson” Horse Weathervane, Imposing size Trotting Horse Weathervane known as “Nelson”. Made by J.L. Mott Iron Works, New
York, ca. 1890’s. Full body copper, cast zinc head. Condition: very good, greenish verdigris surface. Illustration: Vanes, Bannerets, and
Finials. The J.L. Mott Iron Works: 84-90 Beekman St., New York, pg. 12, plate 19-Q. Catalogue published, 1892. 29 1/ 2” h x 48” w x 6” d.
Ruffed Grouse Perched on a Log with British Ship, French. Watercolor and gouache on laid paper. 12” x 101/ 4”. Condition: excellent
condition, minor toning. In a period black painted frame. Inscribed on banner, It is a wise man’s part not to take notice of many things.
Inscribed on verso with old inscription translated into Latin, French and English, Painted and given by Robert Marin Meriotte de Grainville
de Caen...chief city of Lower Normandy...September 30th, 1784. Burning of the Old South Church, Bath, Maine, Ca. 1854. Attributed to
John Hilling (1822-1894). Oil on canvas. 18 1/ 2” x 24”; 21 1/ 2” x 27 3/4” framed. Condition: Fine condition, minor restoration. This
example is one of a series of three paintings depicting the destruction of the church by a mob of “Know-Nothing” party members
orchestrated by a street-preacher named John. S. Orr. On the evening of July 6, 1854 the members entered the church, broke windows,
rang the bell, hoisted the American flag and set the building on fire.
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