Circa 1880, American. A playful animated form in weathered surface cast in sections and assembled with solder. Set on a copper standard bar. Reference: Christie''s: Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Prints and Decoys; New York, Rockefeller Plaza; January 17-18, 2008; Sale 1959, lot 763; A Molded Copper Cat Weathervane; Price realized $55,000. Robert Bishop and Patricia Coblentz; A Gallery of American Weathervanes and Whirligigs; New York; 1981; pg 67; fig 108. Charles Klamkin; Weathervanes; New York; 1973; pg 139. SIZE: 12-1/4" h x 24" l. Overall 32" l. PROVENANCE: From a CT/NY private collection. CONDITION: Fine weathered surfaces with old solder strengthening to vertical pole at top of cat. In use patina. 49274-19 HMG (20,000-50,000)