Rare wrought iron bird-shaped gate weight
Updated August 26, 2026
This auction ended on September 12, 2026.
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| Lot number | 715 |
| Auction | September Cataloged Antique Auction |
| Date | September 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Horst Auctioneers |
| Location | Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
ca. late 18th-early 19th century; Beautifully crafted to mimic a beautiful bird in streamlined flight gate-weight in wrought iron with outstretched wings, spread tail and rounded head with pointed beak. The counter-weight is perfectly crafted that it could have been used a plumb-line as well. The bird has a central body ring for hanging and hole in center of the tail; 9 1/2" x 10" x 10 1/2"; [Provenance: sold in 2020, at Horst Auction Center]; Condition: some minimal rust
