Tinned sheet iron hand held strainer/skimmer in ladle form. Shallow bowl 4.25" in diameter has multiple 1/8" holes and rolled edge riveted and soldered to end of a tubular handle with seam running along length. Hanging loop made of a "U" shaped strip of tin is inserted into hollow handle end and soldered.
Weathervane constructed in shape of rooster of painted sheet iron with hand forged hinges. "1759" cut out from center. Streaks of paint to represent feathers on tail and from neck. Yellow beak and red comb and chin.
From old hotel on the Lincoln Highway east of Lancaster, PA. Purchased at the sale of the estate of the Misses Metzger by donor.