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.
Painted sheet iron sander or pounce pot to sprinkle onto and absorb excess ink. Cylindrical form with pierced top and slightly concave base. Underside is marked, "S" in cursive hand. Painted black with overlay of a floral decorative band at top and yellow line at base.
