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Weathervane In The Form Of The God Mercury
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Some of the earliest known weathervanes were in the form of Greek gods. Discovered in a basement in Boston, a Mecca of weathervane production, this solid zinc casting of Mercury is a spectacular and previously undocumented example. Similar in theme to the full-bodied copper form by Fiske (1893 illustrated catalogue, p. 59), the contour of the foot suggests that, like the Fiske figure, there was a large ball underneath, followed by a large arrow. A blown glass lick-of-flame or small sphere would have fit over the reinforced rod that extends from the tip of Mercury’s finger; this would twinkle in the sun as if it were alit. The second, carved wooden figure, in gold leaf and paint, is the original mold. Ca 1850-70.
Condition: Repaired breaks in carved wooden mold with associated retouch.
- Dimensions:Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1870-1890
- Condition:See item description.
- Seller Location:York County, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: wv-0291stDibs: U0907078497144
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