weathervane in the form of a leaping deer with two separate horns and three-dimensional ears; gold patina

Deer weathervane, c. 1885

Unknown artist, United Statesexpand_more

Copper, zinc, lead, giltexpand_more

Gift of Ms. Lucille Tureckiexpand_more  2009.37.1

Not on Viewexpand_more

Notice the small circular dents, likely from shotgun pellets. Perhaps someone was doing a little target practice, or maybe the weathervane got between a hunter and a bird on the wing. Luckily, the damage wasn’t worse. This rare deer weathervane is one of only three known examples by its anonymous maker. The three-dimensional copper form, ears, tail, and lead-filled, half-round antlers were all hand hammered, probably over wooden forms carved by the artist. The cast zinc head was made by pouring molten metal into a mold and letting it cool and harden.

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Deer weathervane
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2009.37.1
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weathervane in the form of a leaping deer with two separate horns and three-dimensional ears; gold patina

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