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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 975

Impressive American Folk Art Copper Cast Zinc "Fire Pumper" Weathervane

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
probably 20th century, large copper form with two firemen, each with cast zinc heads, pumper pulled by two runing horse figures, 22 x 57-1/2 in. (with stand)

Condition

patinated surface with areas of verdigris, probable solder repairs at some tube attachments, rear axel detached at one wheel, one horse's reign detached, others with some solder repair
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January 2019, lot 1768; N/A