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18th Century French Wrought-Iron Dragon Weathervane

$5,800

£4,374.70

€5,052.82

CA$8,126.20

A$9,035.87

CHF 4,730.44

MX$110,374.81

NOK 59,442.64

SEK 55,917.71

DKK 37,718.95

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:

Wrought Iron

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

18th Century

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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