The most desirable windmill weight. Very graphic star made by the U. S. Wind Engine & Pump Co. Batavia, Ill. c, 1890. Three dimensional shape which tapers from the center to the points. Great presence on a fine stand of tiger maple and painted copper. Provenance back to a farm in Minnesota . 15” tip to tip, 3”d, 21.5 on the stand. $2250
Charming Dempster cast iron short tail
windmill weight, circa 1900. Mounted on
a custom base of birdseye and tiger maple.
It was a wonderful patina. 16.5” h x 17.25”
l x .75” d. $ 875
Wonderfully graphic Eclipse windmill
governor weight. These were used in
varying sizes govern the speed for
pumping water. Fairbanks Morse &
Co., Chicago, C. 1900. 10.5”w x 7” h
x 3.25”. $ 425
