Wiscasset Antiques Center On Site Auction

Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM UTC

GENERAL BURNSIDE'S SHIP WEATHERVANE.

Start price: $5,000

Estimated price: $10,000 - $20,000

Buyer's premium:

Very large, approximately 4 feet long, copper with lead weight in the leading edge. Verdigris surface, the original gilt surface has worn away. Mid 19th century, possibly made in Burnside’s factory. Accompanied by a hand written note stating the weathervane was removed from Burnside’s farm on Ferry Road, when the barn was demolished.