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Antique Fish Weathervane

$8,500
£6,453.05
€7,380.92
CA$11,875.73
A$13,208.41
CHF 6,897.02
MX$160,732.26
NOK 88,085.47
SEK 82,608.63
DKK 55,086.62
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About the Item

Antique American copper fish weathervane circa 1875. Purchased from a private Nantucket collection in the 1980s. Original surface with remnants of gold leaf. Great condition, measures 36" long. Includes display stand. Displayed as part of Cahoon Museum of American Art 2023 exhibit "Look up! Weathervanes of Cape Cod"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1875
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sandwich, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PHMEPDMFWV1stDibs: LU10061241994922

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