CAST IRON PRANCING HORSE WEATHERVANE BY ROCHESTER IRON WORKS, GIMLINTON OR ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Last quarter of the 19th Century. A rare & desirable full-bodied cast iron horse with a sheet iron tail; having a weathered old gold paint over gold leaf surface. This form was sometimes referred to as a “Formal Horse” by the manufacturer because of its sculptural beauty and imposing size. The iron horse was produced in three sizes with some variances; this example is the “middle” size. It has a distinctly detailed mane unique to the horse of this size. It is the rarest & most sculpturally desirable size of the iron horses produced by Rochester Iron Works. Accompanied by a museum stand. NOTE: The Rochester Iron Works Company was known for producing weathervanes in cast iron rather than repousse copper; even though they were considerably heavier, they were well engineered and the weight was counter-balanced well enough for them to rotate and change direction with the wind. Cast iron with sheet iron tail, old repainted gold surface. SIZE: 19″ h x 24″ l. CONDITION: Very good with old repainted gold surface, retaining the original bar at the base with slight bend and roughness. 51319-3 (10,000-25,000) – Lot 2193

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2193	$10,000.00	CAST IRON PRANCING HORSE WEATHERVANE BY ROCHESTER IRON WORKS, GIMLINTON OR ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Last quarter of the 19th Century. A rare & desirable full-bodied cast iron horse with a sheet iron tail; having a weathered old gold paint over gold leaf surface. This form was sometimes referred to as a “Formal Horse” by the manufacturer because of its sculptural beauty and imposing size. The iron horse was produced in three sizes with some variances; this example is the “middle” size. It has a distinctly detailed mane unique to the horse of this size. It is the rarest & most sculpturally desirable size of the iron horses produced by Rochester Iron Works. Accompanied by a museum stand. NOTE: The Rochester Iron Works Company was known for producing weathervanes in cast iron rather than repousse copper; even though they were considerably heavier, they were well engineered and the weight was counter-balanced well enough for them to rotate and change direction with the wind. Cast iron with sheet iron tail, old repainted gold surface. SIZE: 19″ h x 24″ l. CONDITION: Very good with old repainted gold surface, retaining the original bar at the base with slight bend and roughness. 51319-3 (10,000-25,000) – Lot 2193 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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CAST IRON PRANCING HORSE WEATHERVANE BY ROCHESTER IRON WORKS, GIMLINTON OR ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE.