American antique fireman weathervane
Extremely Rare and Important “Fireman’s Hat and Trumpet” Weathervane
Attributed to J.W. Fiske, NY, From the HYC Hose No. 2, Unadilla, NY
c. 1890
Molded copper with a fine verdigris patina with traces of original gilding.
Ht. 30”, L. 33”
Provenance: Henry Y. Canfield, Unadilla, NY, who built the firehouse in 1890; to the town of Unadilla; the Lord family, 1949; private collection, 2004.