RARE & IMPORTANT STEEPLE CHASE COPPER WEATHERVANE ATTRIBUTED TO A.L. JEWELL & CO (1852-67) WALTHAM, MA.

Revised: 1/26/2012

Lot Added:

RARE & IMPORTANT STEEPLE CHASE COPPER WEATHERVANE ATTRIBUTED TO A.L. JEWELL & CO (1852-67) WALTHAM, MA. This fine molded copper example with sheet copper mane, ears, and tail depicting a running horse jumping fence. With very good verdigris surfaces. The rear haunch scratched with the owner’s initials “MC” (McLoon). SIZE: 33″ h x 35″ l. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Olive H. McLoon, Dunstable, Massachusetts where it had been atop the barn of the family homestead. This weathervane had been stolen five years ago and recovered & retained by the police. The owner has since passed away and the weathervane is being sold for the Estate. We are privileged to have been selected by the Estate to offer this wonderful example. CONDITION: All original, one side of the copper gate absent. Three untouched bullet holes in body. Tip of tail is creased as is tail at body. Very good overall with wonderful patina. 9-25080 (30,000-50,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

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
	2030a	$77,050.00	Revised: 1/26/2012 Lot Added: RARE & IMPORTANT STEEPLE CHASE COPPER WEATHERVANE ATTRIBUTED TO A.L. JEWELL & CO (1852-67) WALTHAM, MA. This fine molded copper example with sheet copper mane, ears, and tail depicting a running horse jumping fence. With very good verdigris surfaces. The rear haunch scratched with the owner’s initials “MC” (McLoon). SIZE: 33″ h x 35″ l. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Olive H. McLoon, Dunstable, Massachusetts where it had been atop the barn of the family homestead. This weathervane had been stolen five years ago and recovered & retained by the police. The owner has since passed away and the weathervane is being sold for the Estate. We are privileged to have been selected by the Estate to offer this wonderful example. CONDITION: All original, one side of the copper gate absent. Three untouched bullet holes in body. Tip of tail is creased as is tail at body. Very good overall with wonderful patina. 9-25080 (30,000-50,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 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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