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Elgin Pump CO. Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Elgin Pump CO. Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight
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You have the opportunity to bid on a very fine example of early 1900's Americana or even Agricultural History - the item is a circa 1900 - 1910 cast iron windmill weight, depicting a colorful rooster. The windmill weight was manufactured by "Elgin Wind Power and Pump Company" of Elgin Illinois. The rooster showcases what is believed to be the original finish of white, red, and black, with a green rectangular base. This heavy duty cast iron weight is labeled on the tail side with "10 FT NO 2" - Indicating the size of the propeller blades or turbine that this weight would have counteracted. Overall, the Rooster showcases very good condition, with only very small scattered chips to the paint, and a small chunk missing out of the base. The rooster measures 15 3/4" tall, 16 3/4" wide, and 3 5/8" thick at the base.