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18th Century French Wrought-Iron Dragon Weathervane

$4,350
$5,80025% Off
£3,303.93
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€3,800.13
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CA$6,077.80
CA$8,103.7425% Off
A$6,777.44
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CHF 3,536.18
CHF 4,714.9025% Off
MX$83,161.71
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NOK 45,009.91
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About the Item

A stunning and rare 18th century French hand-wrought iron weathervane, from Normandy, with a stylized dragon "flag" the moves according the wind, and with four wrought-iron flowers that point in each cardinal direction. Strong and sturdy enough to be mounted on your house, but we can also have a custom mount made so it can be displayed on a wall or table indoors.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 52 in (132.08 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER22031stDibs: LU3738329576782

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