Folk Art Brigantine Weathervane by Frank Adams (1871 – 1944), West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard, circa 1930s, a hand built weathervane of a brigantine with square-rigged foremast and fore-and-aft-rigged mainmast, with wooden hull, characteristic cut sheet metal sails with folded fore-edges, and wire rigging.
The weathervane is in original nicely weathered paint and condition.
Frank Adams was a folk artist on the Vineyard best known for his duck decoys, but also for these weathervanes, ship models, miniature decoys, paperweights, and doorstops. He made these weathervanes between 1925 and 1940.
Measures: 16 in H x 24 in L x 2-1/2 in W
On stand: 18 in height x 24 in length x 4 in deep.
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Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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Style:Folk Art(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:MetalWoodHand-CraftedHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:United States
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Period:Early 20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1925-1940
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
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Reference Number:Seller: AD – 278-93 EIASeller: LU903931255472
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