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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 294

Antique American Gothic Revival Style Cast Iron Weathervane Directional Arrow

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
This late 19th-century cast iron weathervane directional arrow is designed in the Gothic Revival style, characteristic of American architectural metalwork from the Victorian period. The piece features a prominent barbed arrowhead pointer leading into an ornate, openwork shaft decorated with symmetrical scrolling foliate motifs and stylized trefoil accents. The base of the object consists of a large, open rectangular frame with decorative foliate protrusions and quatrefoil-style corner flourishes, which likely served as the wind-catching vane or counterweight. The item is manufactured from cast metal with a textured surface typical of cast iron. A small structural pin or fastener is visible near the head of the shaft. Examination of the body reveals no legible maker marks, hallmarks, or artist signatures. While offered within a Judaica context, a visual analysis confirms the absence of specific Jewish iconography, symbols, or Hebrew inscriptions; the decorative elements are comprised of standard architectural motifs.

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