Lot Essay
The horse in this and the next lot are modelled after the famous racehorse, "Dexter," called in his day "King of the Turf."
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LABELLED CUSHING & WHITE, PAT'D AUG-18 1888, (ACTIVE 1865-1933) WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A MOLDED AND PAINTED COPPER HORSE AND RIDER WEATHERVANE
Labelled Cushing & White, Pat'd Aug-18 1888, (active 1865-1933) Waltham, Massachusetts, late 19th century
The full bodied form mustard-painted and molded as a separate jockey in helmet and habit and running horse with articulated musculature, eyes, nostrils, flowing mane and tail, above a rod support, on modern base, minor holes
16in. high, 27½in. long, 4½in. wide the base
Labelled Cushing & White, Pat'd Aug-18 1888, (active 1865-1933) Waltham, Massachusetts, late 19th century
The full bodied form mustard-painted and molded as a separate jockey in helmet and habit and running horse with articulated musculature, eyes, nostrils, flowing mane and tail, above a rod support, on modern base, minor holes
16in. high, 27½in. long, 4½in. wide the base