American Gilt Verdigris Copper and Zinc Prancing Dixie Horse Weathervane chimneypieces 18th century table displays applied

18th century table displays applied

Tarenghi favoured genre and orientalist scenes

Builder: Roberts and Bishoff

Yoshida Hiroshi (Japanese

Note: stained to upholstery

American Gilt Verdigris Copper and Zinc Prancing Dixie Horse Weathervane chimneypieces 18th century table displays appliedDETAILS Celebrated racehorses inspired many models of weathervanes featuring trotting or running horses made during the 19th century. Popular horses included Ethan Allen, Mountain Boy, Goldsmith Maid, and Prancing Dixie. This antique example is a molded full bodied model with zinc head and compass north, east, west, south directionals. Desirable small scale. STYLE Folk Art Americana COLOR(S) Blue green, gold PLACE OF ORIGIN New England United States