DETAILS
Celebrated racehorses inspired many models of weathervanes featuring trotting or running horses made during the 19th century. Popular horses included Ethan Allen, Mountain Boy, Goldsmith Maid, and Prancing Dixie. This example is a molded full bodied model with zinc head and compass directionals. Desirable small scale.
STYLE
Folk Art | Americana
COLOR(S)
Blue-green, gold
PLACE OF ORIGIN
New England | United States
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1880
DIMENSIONS
Width 36 Depth 26.75 Height 46 inches
Wood base: Width 14 inches
Weathervane: Width 36 Depth 26.75 Height 42 inches
Wood base: Width 14 inches
Weathervane: Width 36 Depth 26.75 Height 42 inches
Horse: Height 17 inches
CONDITION
Note: bullet hole. The wood base is a later addition.
