RARE CIRCA 1870 SIGNED JOHN HOWARD & CO. INDEX HORSE WEATHERVANE ON STAND.J. Howard & Co., West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Body is signed. Full body of repousse copper and cast zinc construction with gold and verdigris patina. Signed at the rump to the horse.
This weathervane model, amongst those made by the J. Howard & Co. firm, is called an "Index" horse, because its design was among the many objects documented in an early 20th century comprehensive source record to determine what is 'American' in decorative arts. The country-wide compilation was sponsored by the WPA Federal Art Project.
- 15 3/8" high x 18" in length. On stand. Estimate $18,000-20,000
An opened crease on front foreleg near the fetlock and dent. Gold and verdigris patina. Please refer to additional photos.
