RARE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE, COPPER TOBACCO LEAF WEATHERVANE AND MOUNTING.

This is truly outstanding and the only tobacco leaf weathervane we have ever seen. Obviously it must have originated from the South, possibly from an old plantation. The mounting components display stylized tobacco elements featuring tobacco buds, all of which is rendered in iron and copper. Mounting components have remnants of old gold painted surface. The tobacco leaf, itself, is made of copper with green verdigris. Was supposedly originally found in Virginia. A truly unique, large, and impressive weathervane. SIZE: Overall 109″ h, leaf 48″ l x 14″ w. CONDITION: Generally very good. Leaf shows some re-soldering and one bud shows soldered repair. 52380-10 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 2213

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 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
	2213	$9,680.00	RARE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE, COPPER TOBACCO LEAF WEATHERVANE AND MOUNTING. This is truly outstanding and the only tobacco leaf weathervane we have ever seen. Obviously it must have originated from the South, possibly from an old plantation. The mounting components display stylized tobacco elements featuring tobacco buds, all of which is rendered in iron and copper. Mounting components have remnants of old gold painted surface. The tobacco leaf, itself, is made of copper with green verdigris. Was supposedly originally found in Virginia. A truly unique, large, and impressive weathervane. SIZE: Overall 109″ h, leaf 48″ l x 14″ w. CONDITION: Generally very good. Leaf shows some re-soldering and one bud shows soldered repair. 52380-10 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 2213 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 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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RARE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE, COPPER TOBACCO LEAF WEATHERVANE AND MOUNTING.