American Full-Bodied Racing Horse and Jockey Weathervane

Early 20th century, molded copper, zinc, head of jockey in cast lead, without directionals, mounted upon a later stand, unmarked.

18 1/2 x 32 x 4 1/4 in.

For similar examples:
1-Robert Bishop A Gallery of American Weathervanes and Whirligigs, pg. 76, figure 128.

2-J. W. Fiske, 1893: Copper Weather Vanes, Bannerets, Lightning rods, Stable
Fixtures; Illustrated Catalog and Historical Introduction. pg. 11, No. 19.

3-Illustrated Catalogue and Price List of Copper Weather Vanes, Bannerets and Finials Manufactured by A.B. & W.T. Westervelt, 1883, pg. 15.

Light signs of verdigris to crevices (kept indoors); rein with separation at figure's right hand and some minor bending; figure's posterior no longer mounted to saddle.

$2,000 - 4,000