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Description
A sperm whale in copper, cut and shaped from sheet stock with a silhouette that reads instantly from across a … Read more A sperm whale in copper, cut and shaped from sheet stock with a silhouette that reads instantly from across a room. The surface tells the whole story — layers of verdigris, iron-red oxidation, and traces of original gilt beneath, all earned honestly from years exposed to the elements. The original mounting rod is intact.The sperm whale weathervane is quintessentially New England — a form made famous by the whaling towns of Nantucket and Cape Cod and still one of the most sought-after shapes in American folk art. Wall-mounted flat or displayed on a stand, this one works in any room that can take a strong graphic presence.DETAILS:Material: Sheet copperForm: Sperm whale silhouetteDimensions: 14 x 25 x 1.5 inchesOriginal mounting rodOriginal surface patina — verdigris and iron-red oxidationNew England, early 20th century See less
- Dimensions
- 25ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 14ʺH
- Styles
- Early American
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Copper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Verdigris
- Condition Notes
- Good. Sheet copper with rich original surface patina — verdigris, iron-red oxidation, traces of gilt. Original mounting rod. No significant … moreGood. Sheet copper with rich original surface patina — verdigris, iron-red oxidation, traces of gilt. Original mounting rod. No significant losses or structural damage. less
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