Rare 60-inch arrow weathervane. Gilt molded copper, cast iron arrowhead and cast iron directionals. Original gold leaf on feathers. Note the arrows with feathers on the cast iron North, East, South and West directionals. Possibly made by Fisk. American, late 19th-early 20th century on custom stand. Dimensions: 74.5" high; 31.5" wide at the directionals; 60" wide at the arrow.
Eldred Wheeler cherry courting mirror in the 1750-1760 style. Note the three cut- out hearts. Excellent condition. Measures 7" wide x 2" deep x 12" high. Please see "Eldred Wheeler / A Collector's Guide" by Emmett W. Eldred, page 243, for reference to this mirror. Eldred Wheeler made the finest reproductions of period American furniture. The workshop is no longer in business.
E and L P Norton, Bennington, VT, stoneware 2-gallon crock with cobalt blue design. Good condition with some minor interior rim chips commensurate with its age. Measures 9" high x 10" across.
RDS Richard D. Scofield tall aged tin wall sconce in the circa 1760 style. Electrified, with hand dipped beeswax candle cover. Measures 17" high x 8" wide at the top/6" wide at the sides x 3.75" deep. Richard D. Scofield made the finest exact copies of period American lighting in the country and was allowed by Historic Deerfield to make copies of its collection. After he died at an early age, the company continued under different ownership but finally closed.
Fine exact reproduction of the colonial acanthus arm chandelier in the Sturbridge Village Museum collection, hand crafted by Richard D. Scofield of Period Lighting Fixtures in the 1980s. This chandelier features a hand-turned painted wood shaft with aged tin arms. Measures 28” W X 15” H. The arms extend 10" and are 6" high at the bottom curve. Richard D. Scofield made the finest exact copies of period American lighting in the country and was allowed by Historic Deerfield to make copies of its collection. After he died at an early age, the company continued under different ownership but finally closed. The earlier works like this one are coveted by collectors of period Americana.