Description
Large sheet metal silhouette antique American Running horse weathervane. In profile form depicting a running horse. It is in a long tradition of American equestrian weathervanes. Excellent early surface with brilliant, sunfire red paint. An outstanding example. These sheet metal weathervanes were often repainted. Close inspection reveals the original layer of red paint on the tails end and legs. This weathervane was probably repainted around the turn of the century as indicated by the rust residue on the surface. C. 1860-1880. Provenance: originally came off a horse stable in Western NY later removed and displayed decoratively.
Note: red painted horse vane
Size: 32 1/2" across (tail to nose) by 15 1/2" height (head to leg) 9 1/2" height (body to leg)
hand painted Horse Weathervane
Period: 1860-1880
Composition: tin, paint
Condition: paint, rust on tin, faded surface with some paint loss. mounting holes
