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Rare JW Fiske ELEPHANT Weathervane

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Horse Weathervane - JW Fiske: Good early horse weathervane. Attributed to J.W. Fiske. Circa 1885. Molded copper with a cast iron head. Beautiful deep natural verdigris patina. L30" H 17-1/2". Condition: Overall excellent with mino

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'Col. Patchen,' Copper & Iron Weathervane, Fiske: 'Col. Patchen,' American Molded Copper and Iron Trotting Horse Weathervane, J.W. Fiske and Company, New York City, (Active 1870-1893). Full body, with cast-iron head and legs, molded ears, eyes and mo

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Copper Hackney stallion horse weathervane: 27" Copper Hackney stallion horse weathervane by J.W. Fiske with directional -Very Good - BUYER TO ARRANGE SHIPPING

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Small Dimensional Copper Eagle Weathervane.: Small Dimensional Copper Eagle Weathervane. Probably J.W. Fiske, circa 1900. With gilt surface. 13"h. x 19-1/4" wingspan. Condition: Good with wear and gilt loss.

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Fiske Iron Decorative Arts Trade Catalog: Original Illustrated Trade Catalog of Ornamental Iron and Zinc Work, by J.W. Fiske. Many illustrations including weathervane, brackets, umbrella stands, mannequins, aquarium. Contents, covers loose..

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Running Horse Weathervane: Running horse weathervane. Probably by J.W. Fiske, late 19th century. Molded copper with gold leaf. W 30-1/2" H 15-3/4". Condition : 20th century weathered regilded surface. Copy and paste this link f

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Banner Weathervane: Banner weathervane. Probably by J.W. Fiske, NYC, circa 1880. Copper with original gold leaf. Excellent condition without restoration. L 30" H to bottom of horizontal bar, 25-1/2". Sold without a stand

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19th Century Pea Fowl Weathervane: Fine pea fowl weathervane. Molded copper with old gold gilding. Probably J.W. Fiske, New York. 19th century. H 17-1/2" W 12-1/2" D 4". Base not included. Please refer to this link for high-res image.

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Rooster Weathervane: Fine rooster weathervane. Earlier example with almond shaped eyes and crisply detailed repousse work. Molded copper with a fine natural verdigris patina. Probably J.W. Fiske, NY. Circa 1880. Condition

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FULL-BODIED COPPER RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE: 19th c., prob. J.W. Fiske, New York, old color, iron head, 43" (stand not included)

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Horse Weathervane: Horse weathervane. Molded copper and cast iron with gold leaf. Probably JW Fiske, New York, circa 1885. H 17-1/2" W 28-3/8". Condition: Some bent parts on mane. Damage to front leg. Link for high-res

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Horse Weathervane: Horse weathervane. Full bodied copper with an excellent natural verdigris patina. Cast iron head. Probably JW Fiske. NY. Circa 1885. H 16-3/4" W 29-1/4". Condition: Some holes and minor imperfections

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J.W. Fiske Cast Iron and Lead Garden Fountain: J.W. Fiske Cast Iron and Lead Garden Fountain circa 1880 having a young boy standing on a rock formation holding a boot the pan rim with turtles, frogs and lily pads height 60 inches, diameter 58 inch

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Pair of Decorative Cast Iron Reclining Whippet Dog Statues Attributed to J.W. Fiske & Company: Pair of decorative cast iron whippet dog statues articulated in a seated, reclining posture. The statues are attributed to American decorative cast iron producer J.W. Fiske & Company. Please note of w

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Lg Patinated Molded Copper Horse Weather Vane JW Fiske?: Patinated Molded Copper Horse Weather Vane Horse Copper and Cast Iron Head molded. measures 32 1/4" Long, horse measures 17"tA very fine Weather vane attributed to JW Fiske 19th Century

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Zinc Fountain of Boy & Girl: DESCRIPTION: 19th Century zinc fountain attributed to J.W. Fiske. MEASUREMENTS: 36-1/4" high x 18-1/2" wide. CONDITION: Missing umbrella, weathering to statue, crack along back leg of girl. IMPORTANT:

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Rare JW Fiske ELEPHANT Weathervane. Circa 1890 Molded copper with an old pleasing weathered regilded surface. H 30", W 23-1/2". Illustrated in the JW Fiske 1893 catalogue. Excellent condition. Old pleasing weathered re-gilded surface over verdigris. Original horizontal bar in old black paint. No repairs or replacements noted.See link for High Res Images https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ursqrhgmp8b1n9e/AADKkR1iyR8vrMQuDaz_BKN_a?dl=0

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Rare JW Fiske ELEPHANT Weathervane

Name: Rare JW Fiske ELEPHANT Weathervane
SKU: 75546456
Price: 32000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $30,000 - $50,000

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