A wonderfully folky and animated full-bodied copper flying pig weathervane, hand-crafted in the tradition of the small New England coppersmith shops of the early 20th century. Fashioned from molded and soldered sheet copper with expressive oversized ears, smiling snout, curled forged-iron tail, and softly rounded form, the vane possesses the whimsical character and handmade charm that define the best regional American folk art.
The untouched surface has developed a remarkable naturally weathered verdigris from decades of outdoor exposure, with rich mottled oxidation and dark rain streaking throughout. Retaining its original cast-metal directionals, copper ball, and mounting hardware, all showing matching age and patina. Unlike factory catalog examples, this vane displays the individuality and hand-worked nuances associated with small independent coppersmith shops operating throughout Rhode Island and coastal New England during the first half of the 20th century.
An outstanding piece of American folk sculpture with exceptional surface, movement, and visual presence.
Pig length: 26 inches.