Cow Weathervane, Excellent Scale, Great Boxy Form, with Gilded Surface
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Cow Weathervane, Excellent Scale, Great Boxy Form, with Gilded Surface
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- Dimensions:Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. See Item Description.
- Seller Location:York County, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: wv-0471stDibs: LU84979768751
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