West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
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Exceptionally sculptural steer weathervane confidently attributed to J. Howard & Co. The modeled head and forequarters, separately formed horns, gracefully elongated legs and carefully articulated hooves are characteristic of Howard’s sophisticated animal vanes.
Of particular importance is the unusual long, flat wrought-iron support bar, terminating forward in a shaped spear-point and having a distinctive formed convex opposite end. This construction corresponds closely [identical] to that employed on the J. Howard Lady Suffolk horse weathervane, 1856–1867, illustrated in Robert Shaw, American Weathervanes: The Art of the Winds, p. 126. The distinctive bar form, together with the way the animal’s feet engage the support and the modeled copper/zinc construction, provides compelling evidence of Howard shop manufacture.
Item Date: Circa 1860 - 1870
Measurement: Height: 19"; length: 19"; depth at horns: 4"
Material: Molded copper and zinc; wrought iron support bar.
Item Condition: Fine condition, retaining a pleasing weathered surface and honest verdigris patina. There are five low caliber bullet dings that do not pierce the vane or distract.
Price: $23,500
SKU 859-117
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.