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Grasshopper
About the Item
A grasshopper weathervane with body of pitted iron rotating on vertical rod with N E W S directionals below, now on wooden box stand with one side removable. The grasshopper was the symbol of Sir Thomas Gresham, financial advisor to Queen Elizabeth I and founder of the Royal Exchange. This weathervane is probably circa 1930.
- Dimensions:Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 37 in (93.98 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Greenwich, CT
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