Dory & Fisherman Weathervane – Grainger Residence
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The Dory & Fisherman weathervane, designed by John Thew.
We are proud to have inherited the molds from John Thew for the Dory & Fisherman Weathervane. The copper parts are skillfully hammered into the cast iron mold.
Each part is hand trimmed and filed.
Parts to create two Dory & Fisherman figures.
Soldering the halves of the hull together.
Soldering in the bottom of the boat and the seat thwarts.
The rower is made and the custom baseball cap is being made.
The rower has been added to the dory.
Soldering in the solid brass gunwale stiffeners.
Attaching the oars.
We are loving our Dory and Fisherman weathervane! It brings such joy to our new home.
-Artist Bio-
Jon is one of the world’s up and coming weathervane sculptors. His pieces are solid, beautiful examples of a traditional trade. His work often goes home with him as chasing has become a hobby for him. Jon usually handles the larger and more complex pieces.
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