121: A FINE 19TH CENTURY BLACK HAWK WEATHER VANE FIGURE

A spirited portrayal of Black Hawk, the famous American trotter who lived from 1833 to 1856, hollow copper body with sheet copper mane and tail, good crusty surface with gilding, attributed to J.W. Fiske, New York City.
Measures 18.5 x 25.5 x 4 inches.
Very good condition, there are no issues of damage or repair, good crusty surface with gilding and some verdigris visible.
Provenance: The Jerry and Cathy Mueller Collection, Sioux City, Iowa
$2,000 - $3,000