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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Jeff Drum, post: 10516604, member: 6444&quot;]Have to be quick, but that is VERY cool. I love it, guess that makes me a weathervane enthusiast. Much larger than I anticipated. Doesn’t look like it rotates but we believe you. Maybe some more pics?</p><p><br /></p><p>Looks absolutely correct for a Victorian Gothic Revival building, dated in USA from about 1840 to 1880. I would lean toward that being build date rather than address but both possible. Not unusual for this era of building to have a marker of pride to show when built. And looks to be custom made by a blacksmith at that date.</p><p><br /></p><p>Get as much info about history as possible and WRITE it down. </p><p><br /></p><p>You can get lots of info on gothic revival, and I like your idea of researching old pics to find a match. Maybe try for some help at the public library (awesome in nyc and Brooklyn). Will try to say more when I have more time.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here are some matching andirons that would go in the wardens fireplace:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]528782[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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