Late 19th Century Painted Weathervane Sign Austrian Alpine Mountain Hiking Cabin Chalet

Description

a very interesting piece of antique signage, from a Mountain Cabin or Chalet in the forests of the Austrian Alps … more a very interesting piece of antique signage, from a Mountain Cabin or Chalet in the forests of the Austrian Alps
It was used as a finial for a large weathervane, most likely atop the cabin or on a standalone pole, to indicate the location for hikers and tourists

From the town of Kaltenleutgeben (Central Bavarian: Koidnleitgebn), Lower Austria, in the Southern Vienna Woods. Due to the close proximity to the capital of Vienna, it is a popular recreational spot for people from the city

Made of hammered wrought iron, highly decorative, with a scroll and a ring form surrounding the central shield
All hand painted
Displays a mountain peak with a star and crescent on either side
Inscribed all around - ORTSGR. KALTENLEUTGEBEN (Local Group, or Ortsgruppe, of Kaltenleutgeben) TOURISTEN VEREIN (Tourist Association)
The last words are hard to make out - most likely the specific locale name, or a specific hiking trail
Antique, late 19th/early 20th century, Austrian in origin
Attached to a welded iron stand, custom made for display of the sign
Measurements: Approx. 24" x 19" x 9" overall. Weighs about 10.5 lbs.
Condition: Good/Very Good overall. Please see photos below. All original. Paint crazing and fading from the age and decades spent outside in the harsh mountain elements. A missing screw bolt on the back. Outstanding display nevertheless! less