COPPER QUILL WEATHERVANE.

Circa 1870-1910, New England. The molded and sheet copper quill mounted on a rod with ball finial and spire, of nice proportion. Museum stand for display. NOTE: The quill pen was the principle instrument used for writing for many centuries, and often times represented a teacher, lawyer or minister. The form was most often found on schools and meeting houses. Quills were made from a good strong flight feather from a robust bird like a turkey or a goose, the form lent itself beautifully to a weathervane, having a perfect pointing shape and a fletched tail. The quill weathervane became an actual “feather in the wind.”Reference: Myrna Kaye; Yankee Weathervanes; E P Dutton & Co; 1975. SIZE: 26-1/2″ overall h x 48” l. CONDITION: Very good, painted surface with weathered silver roof paint over original gilt and yellow sizing. 50839-22 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2380

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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
	2380	$4,147.50	COPPER QUILL WEATHERVANE. Circa 1870-1910, New England. The molded and sheet copper quill mounted on a rod with ball finial and spire, of nice proportion. Museum stand for display. NOTE: The quill pen was the principle instrument used for writing for many centuries, and often times represented a teacher, lawyer or minister. The form was most often found on schools and meeting houses. Quills were made from a good strong flight feather from a robust bird like a turkey or a goose, the form lent itself beautifully to a weathervane, having a perfect pointing shape and a fletched tail. The quill weathervane became an actual “feather in the wind.”Reference: Myrna Kaye; Yankee Weathervanes; E P Dutton & Co; 1975. SIZE: 26-1/2″ overall h x 48” l. CONDITION: Very good, painted surface with weathered silver roof paint over original gilt and yellow sizing. 50839-22 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2380 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 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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COPPER QUILL WEATHERVANE.