Vintage Weathervane, Sulky

Brianwilson0910 Feb, 2022Business

Soldered copper sheet metal figure forming a running horse with a three dimensional carriage and driver on a horizontal tube. It has, what looks like a beautiful naturally aged verdigris patina finish. This size is easily collectible and displayed. Early weathervanes served as a means for predicting weather by monitoring wind direction. By the 19th century they became recognized for their beauty and importance to American history and have since become very collectible.