Vintage Weathervanes
20Thc Canadian Goose Copper Weather Vane on Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Copper & brass flying geese weather vane.This Canadian goose weather vane is a latter version of the 19thc weather vane.
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
20th Century three dimensional copper cow form weather vane with excellent patina. 27" x21"
Period: 20th Century
Origin: US
Size: 27" x 21"
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gal...
Category
20th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Early 20thc Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20Thc Full body copper running horse weather vane has a wonderful aged patina and surface. It comes with a custom made black wood painted stand.The condition is very good.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Grasshopper
Located in Greenwich, CT
A grasshopper weathervane with body of pitted iron rotating on vertical rod with N E W S directionals below, now on wooden box stand with one side removable. The grasshopper was the ...
Category
1930s English Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Early 20thc Full Bodied Copper Fish Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc full bodied copper professionally polished fish weather vane with custom made iron base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Full bodied 3D running horse with applied verdigris weather vane on wood base. Mid 20th Century. 18"H x 31"L Including Base
PERIOD: Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: United States
SIZE: 18"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Swelled Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
20th Century gilded swell bodied copper rooster weather vane on modern stand. Rooster standing atop a pointed directional. Nice bright copper age on slim black base. 24"L x 22"H x 2 ...
Category
20th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Three Dimensional Mallard Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper mallard weather vane in verdigris patina. Diving position. Three dimensional. 28" wing span, 14"H on more modern wooden base 27" overall.
Period: 20th Century
Origin: US
Siz...
Category
20th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel construction on a large spoked farm wheel ...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Vintage Sulky and Rider Folk Art Weather Vane, 1940s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Sulky and Rider Folk Art Weather Vane
Additional information:
Materials: Iron
Color: Black
Period: 1940s
Place of Origin: North America
Styles: Folk Art
Item Type: ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Vintage Eagle Hunting Fish Copper Weather Vane
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous copper weather vane with an eagle hunting a fish
USA, 20th century
Cast copper and brass, on wrought iron stand.
Measures: 24"W x 19"D x 51.5"H.
Good vintage c...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Charming Folk Art Copper Weathervane with Dog
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century American Folk Art Weathervane artisan made from copper with an adorable dog perched atop the arrow. Amazing facial details and a natural aged patina bring all the charm ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round African Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Tribal handwoven bamboo ethnic round Asian basket.
Beautiful artisanal handwoven basket with tribal designs and patterns all around.
Large Asian rattan handcrafted de...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Seagrass, Bamboo
Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round Asian Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Asian rattan handcrafted decorative bowl on bamboo stand.
Large vintage tribal handwoven bamboo ethnic round basket.
Deep bowl shape, woven with seagrass technique and decorate...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Seagrass
Folk Art Penguin Whirligig, circa 1930s-40s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Vintage Penguin Whirligig from Plymouth, Massachusetts, circa 1930s - 1940s, a hand cut and painted wooden flat silhouette of a large penguin in worn original paint. The paddle...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Folk Art French Weather-Vane Plane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art French weather-vane plane.
For sale in this lot is an early 20th century handmade Folk Art French weather-vane plane. This item is a complete original ...
Category
1940s British Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
20th Century Patinaed Copper Airplane Weather Vane, Rare
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine folk art patinaed copper weather vane is on a wood base stand or mount and is a one of a kind handmade vane. The condition is very good.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Wooden Folk Art Plane, circa 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large, handcrafted wooden Folk Art plane with articulated pilot and original paint surface. Great hand carved folk art pilot.
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
Whirligig Depicts Woman Churning Butter, American, circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
Ubiquitous 20th century theme for whirligigs, this example depicts a woman churning butter, with the action being driven by wind powered four blade propellers in the front. As the wi...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
American Folk Art Wood and Iron Farm Bureau Weathervane Advertising Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great looking cartoon Midwestern Americana weathervane. Farm Bureau Insurance started in 1921. This great piece most likely was a premium or advertising piece. Hand painted wood with...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Hand-Carved Wood Witch Weathervane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand-carved Folk Art witch weathervane found in the northeast. Very nicely carved thick Folk Art weathervane with layers of heavy original paint surface. Nice piece of Americana.
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Cast Iron Duck Form Lawn Sprinkler
Located in Ferndale, MI
Cast iron duck water or lawn sprinkler. Original worn paint.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Swordfish Weathervane, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale wooden weathervane from Chappaquiddick Massachusetts. Some old paint remaining. Almost eight feet long!
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Windmill Sculpture
Located in Buchanan, MI
Folk Art windmill sculpture.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Iron, Tin
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19Thc Blue & White Coverlet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand woven double weave coverlet from 1840-1850. Christian & heathen pattern.This coverlet was found in Ohio.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Cotton
Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880
Located in York County, PA
Pennsylvania hanging pie safe, in first surface green paint, with circular medallion and opposing fan decoration, circa 1850-1880
Pennsylvania hanging pie safe, made circa 1850-18...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, Fiske, C. 1870
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Hollywood, SC
American gilt copper full bodied running horse directional weathervane with two gilt circular spheres resting on squared iron stand, J.W. Fiske, late 19th century.
Category
1870s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf
H 32.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.5 in
Spanish 19th Century Weathervane
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delightful Spanish 19th century copper weathervane in the shape of a galloping horse - presented on its iron stand.
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
19Thc Sponge /Spatter Ware Water Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Sponge ware soft paste water pitcher in fine condition.This pattern sponge is in a darker blue color.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Pottery
19Thc Patriotic Triple Irish Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Patriotic triple Irish chain quilt in fine condition.The quilting and piecing are very good. Found in Ohio.
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Cotton
1930s Pontiac Dealership Logo Weathervane
Located in Peekskill, NY
Once standing atop a local Pontiac dealership, this Indian Head metal weathervane has a rustic weathered red finish, mellowed through years of service. Sure to be treasured by any au...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Steel
19thc Full Body Copper Horse Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine full body copper horse weather vane has a amazing patina & surface.Found in a private folk art collection.The form is amazing with such a graceful form.
Height and weight...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Full Body Weathervane of American Indian Warrior
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Americana folk art copper weathervane circa early 20th century. The full-bodied piece depicts a Native American warrior in feather headdress and a wide belt shooting an arrow from...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand
By L. W. Cushing & Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A weathervane in the form of a running horse, that was likely modeled after "Dexter" circa late 19th century on a custom display stand. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface ...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th C Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c paint decorated Pennsylvania blanket chest (Lancaster County)
The blanket chest is dovetailed case and has original bracket feet. Original button box interior and paint, chest...
Category
19th Century American Country Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
19thc Original Painted Running Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Weather-vane, Running Horse, Ethan Allen Flattened Full Body, Old Honest White Paint
Late 19th Century
Molded copper with cast iron head, sheet copper mane, full bodied tail, ol...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century large molded copper stallion weather vane with cast zinc head and cast body. Original mustard paint. From Long Island, New York. 27 1/2"H x 30"L
Period: 20th Cent...
Category
1920s American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Smoke-Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest, Chrome Yellow
Located in York County, PA
Pennsylvania German (Amish or Mennonite) paint-decorated blanket chest of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania origin. Extensive smoke decoration on a chrome yellow background with green p...
Category
19th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Poplar
19th Century Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century sheet iron silhouette horse weather vane with original iron mounting rod. Mounted on a more modern base. 32"H x 44"L base 29" x 6" x 6"
PERIOD: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Ea...
Category
19th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Apple Green, Plank Seat, Paint-Decorated Settee, ca 1845-1865
Located in York County, PA
Mid-19th century, plank seat, paint-decorated settee in apple green with bell flowers, grapes & flora, 1845-1865
Paint-decorated, Pennsylvania, plank-seat settee of the mid-19th c...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
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Mid-20th Century American Zinc Weather Vane Cow Figure
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A very decorative mid-20th century zinc weather vane in the form of a cow, it has suffered from being shot over the years but adds to its charm. This cow is from American Fork in Uta...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Zinc
Sheet Iron Buffalo Weathervane
Located in North Egremont, MA
Black painted sheet iron weathervane with an unusual western motif of a buffalo with a Native American arrowhead used as the pointer. Dynamic and graphic individual effort weathervan...
Category
1930s Vintage Weathervanes
Two Tole Painted Weathervanes
Located in Miami, FL
Two tole painted weather vanes.
Left: H 24.75", W 24", D 1".
Right: H 28", W 30", D 1".
Category
20th Century Unknown Primitive Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Albert Zahn Rooster Weathervane
Located in Summerland, CA
circa 1924-1950
cedar, metal and paint
custom base
Category
20th Century American Primitive Vintage Weathervanes
Mounted Antique Tennis Player Weathervane
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Antique tennis player weathervane mounted as wall hanging. Zinc tennis player on verdi gris copper back ground in black painted wood frame.
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Zinc, Copper
Articulated Airplane Weathervane
Located in Stamford, CT
Aluminum weather vane. Movable propeller. Plane spins to different positions on stand.
Category
1940s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Weathervane
Located in Brambleton, VA
Man on Horse Carriage - weathervane ready to be mounted on a plinth.
Category
20th Century Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century "Black Hawk" Weathervane
By Harris & Co.
Located in New York, NY
19th Century "Black Hawk" Weathervane made by Harris and Co, Boston, MA. Retaining its old gold leaf. Circa 1880
Category
20th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Cod Fish Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Expressive and strong fish form with prominent fins and mouth. One of a kind, hand made of iron with residual gilding and partial rust. Sits atop handmade iron directionals on sepa...
Category
20th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Folk Art Painted Tin Muskie Weathervane
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
This wonderful weathervane has incredible surface paint and a real striking sculptural presence.
It originates from an Upper Penninsula Michigan fishing camp.
It is constructed of ...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Touring Car Weathervane
Located in Hadley, MA
Graphic, well detailed example, depicting a classy 1920’s touring coupe, with terrific surface quality. Untouched original black and green “verdigris” paint, with a nice dry surface,...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Sheet Iron 1930's Automobile Weathervane
Located in Hadley, MA
GREAT FOLKY WEATHERVANE
Graphic 1930's coupe weathervane, with car, atop arrow and scrolls, with directionals beneath. All mounted to original rod and half round shee...
Graphic 1930's coupe weathervane, with car, atop arrow and scrolls, with directionals beneath. All mounted to original rod and half round shee...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Man With Spy Glass Weather Vane
Located in Pasadena, CA
Man with spyglass weathervane mounted on a floor stand. Made of sheet metal and riveted together. See photos for details.Stands five feet tall with stand.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Wrought Iron
Punch Figure Weathervane
Located in Summerland, CA
Weathered metal weathervane with punch figure on top.
Large directional arrow.
Large directional arrow.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Blacksmith Made Iron Fish Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
One of a kind whimsical iron fish weathervane with applied fin, saw cut teeth and painted marble eye.
Category
1930s American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Pig Weathervane
Located in Summerland, CA
Pig Weathervane
Galvanized sheet metal. Found in Iowa.
Galvanized sheet metal. Found in Iowa.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
Farmer and Pig Weathervane
Located in Summerland, CA
Farmer and Pig Weathervane
Double sided sheet metal weathervane with original polychrome.
Custom stand.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
Folk Art Whirligig Indian Chief in Boat Nautical Native American
Located in Lenox, MA
This beautiful whirligig, made of carved wood which was hand painted, depicts an Indian in a red canoe with yellow paddles. It was crafted by a naive artist in NEw England. Whirligig...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Nautical Folk Art Whirligig Sea Captain in Boat Toy
Located in Lenox, MA
Made in Nantucket, this whirligig is made of carved wood that is painted yellow, white, and black with a red base, and depicts a sea captain in a boat. Whirligigs were creatively use...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hand Crafted Metal Whirligig Weathervane
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Hand Crafted Metal Whirligig Weathervane
An English mid-20th Century cast metal weathervane whirligig. In the form of a top hat and tail dressed male figure who wou...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
1930s Oversized Copper Whale Weather Vane on Custom Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s oversized Copper whale weather vane with amazing copper patina. This weather vane is mounted on a custom handmade iron mount. Wonderful age and wear consistent of its time.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Amazing Moose Copper Weather Vane from Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun piece of Folk Art is amazing and quite whimsical moose weather vane on a custom made iron mount.The moose is made from copper and retains a wonderful aged patina.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Amazing Moose Copper Weather Vane From Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun piece of folk art is amazing and quite whimsical moose weather vane on a custom made iron mount.The moose is made from copper and retains a wonderful aged patina.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Vintage Spread Winged Copper Eagle Weathervane W/ Sphere, Arrow, Directionals
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage molded copper spread winged eagle weathervane with circular sphere, arrow and directionals on a iron rod. This weathervane was salvaged off a barn in Stamford Ct and has been...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Iron, Brass, Copper
H 38 in W 36 in D 25 in
Patinated Copper Heron-form Weathervane
Located in Norwalk, CT
Well crafted heron weathervane in copper. Wonderful natural patina. Unusual subject: spread wing heron with trailing legs, just as in nature. Fitted into a painted metal stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
20th C Full Body Copper Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C full body copper running horse weathervane. Custom Made Iron Stand. Found in New England. Circa 1930's.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Dexter Horse Copper Weathervane on Wood Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Copper dexter horse from a vintage weathervane. We mounted the beautiful copper horse on a rectangular wood base for display. Beautiful vibrant colors of green throughout.
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Whale Weather Vane by Takenobu Agarashi for the Markuse Corp in 1992, USA
By Takenobu Igarashi
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare Whale weather vane by Takenobu Igarashi for the Markuse Corp in 1992, USA. New in box with manual. Cast aluminum painted in dark "sea" blue.
"Takenobu Igarashi is a desi...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
H 25 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
20thc Flying Goose Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This weather vane of a Canadian Goose in flight has a wonderful aged patina and is in fine condition. It comes with a custom made iron stand. The form is the very best of its kind.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
1930's Oversized Whale Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's oversized whale weathervane with amazing copper patina.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Mid-20th Century Whirligig Policeman Figure
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century Whirligig policeman figure
We are proud to offer an unusual hand-crafted id 20th century pine whirligig policeman figure. With its metal support stand still in p...
Category
1940s British Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Large Folk Art Wrought Iron Rooster Weathervane
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Folk Art wrought iron rooster weathervane in good condition for its age ca 1940s . This weathervane is a good size which would look great in a garden or any backyard. Its a fun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Gilt Metal Fish Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Antique gilt codfish weathervane. Attached to stand.
Measures approximately: 22" x 10.5" x 4"
Weighs approximately: 10lbs.
Category
20th Century Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Metal, Gold
Verdigris Copper Folk Art Fish Weather Vane
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Verdigris copper folk art fish weather vane
The model Fish at the top of this Weathervane is hand made and finely detailed in its construction, it is mounted on a rod which has a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
English Reclaimed Full Bodied Copper Cockerel Weathervane
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An English full bodied copper cockerel weather vane.
Category
20th Century Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Early 20thc Monumental Pig Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Copper large pig weather vane from a barn in New England with a fantastic patina. The custom made iron stand is very strong and sturdy as well. The condition of this fun oversi...
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Pair of Gaiters, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gaiters, 20th century.
Measures: H: 15.5 cm, W: 24 cm.
Category
20th Century European Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Leather
Large Mexican Folk Art Wrought Iron Rooster Weathervane, c. 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large circa 1940 Mexican Folk Art wrought iron rooster weathervane presented on a rustic reclaimed wood base.
Features a sheet metal rooster perched upon a directional arrow, with...
Category
1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century English Cast Iron Folk Art Galleon Weathervane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century cast iron Folk Art Galleon Weathervane
We are proud to offer an early 20th century example of a cast metal handcrafted weathervane in the form of a galleon. Scrat...
Category
20th Century British Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal
Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round African Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Tribal handwoven seagrass ethnic round South African basket.
Beautiful old artisanal handwoven basket with tribal designs and patterns all around.
Handwoven by women in Zam...
Category
Late 20th Century Zambian Tribal Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Seagrass
Vintage American Copper Eagle Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage American hand-hammered copper weathervane depicting a Bald Eagle with wings spread and perched atop a sphere, all with a wonderful patina and mounted on a custom ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Carved and Gilded Striped Bass Weather Vane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art carved and gilded striped bass weather vane by George Combs, 1996. A solid carved wooden bass with deeply incised scales and tail, applied metal dorsal, pectoral and anal fi...
Category
1990s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
J. W. Fiske Attributed Large Horse Weathervane on Base with Attractive Patina
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Being 26 in. long this copper weather vane which is attributed to J. W. Fiske & Company features a full bodied carriage horse with a wonderful patina revealing verdigris, traces of g...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
H 17 in W 27.5 in D 3 in
Oversized French Vintage Harvest Wicker Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large oversized French vineyard harvest wicker basket.
Classic oversized French wicker basket.
Handmade and Handwoven of a thick wicker in superb condition and a lovely warm patina...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wicker
Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Nantucket sperm whale weather vane whirligig, circa 1950s, a well used midcentury whale whirligig. This is an unusual version of the Classic Nantucket whale made famous by Li...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Folk Art "Arrow" Mounted Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art "arrow" sign mounted to a wooden base. The arrow itself is carved from an old barn door, retaining its original hinge and paint.
Paint loss commensurate with age / use pres...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Weathervane Horse with Jockey on Pointed Roof, Mid-20th Century, Europe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage pointed roof with a weathervane in the shape of a horse with jockey rider.
This jockey riding race horse is made from cut metal, is hand painted and double sided.
This wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
H 70.08 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
American Eagle Weather-Vane on Wood Spire
Located in New York, NY
Vintage American eagle weather-vane mounted on wood spire.
Measures: Weather-vane 18" H x 21" W, spire 59" H x 17" W x 18" D. In great vintage condition with age-appropriate wear an...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Rooster Weather Vane with Custom Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century rooster copper full body weather vane with amazing aged patina. This comes with a custom made iron stand. It's from the early 20th century and in good condition wi...
Category
1930s American Country Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Nantucket sperm whale weather vane whirligig, circa 1950s, a well used midcentury whale whirligig. This is an unusual version of the Classic Nantucket whale made famous by Li...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Sailboat Weather Vane 20th Century on Custom Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This smaller version sailboat weather vane from the 1930s has a fantastic aged patina. The sails have two nautical flags flying. It sits on a custom made cast iron base that is easy ...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Iron, Copper
Amercian Toleware Painted Tin Target Goose, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Toleware painted tin target goose, circa 1930
We are proud to offer a rare example of a Schmidt tin toleware painted target goose, circa 1930. A wonderfully simplistic and true work...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
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Tin
Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round African Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Tribal handwoven seagrass ethnic round South African basket.
Beautiful old Makenge artisanal handwoven basket with tribal designs and patterns all around.
Deep bowl s...
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Late 20th Century Zambian Tribal Vintage Weathervanes
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Seagrass
1940s American Folk Art Woodsman / Lumberjack Whirligig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical whirligig depicting a woodsman sawing a log mounted to a black painted metal stem / base. Hand carved, painted, and assembled with applied facial details. When manually tur...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
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Metal
Dolphin Copper Weathervane on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dolphin copper weathervane mounted on an iron base with the original directionals in place.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
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Copper, Iron
Amazing Hand Carved and Painted Signed Dog Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and painted dog weather vane has the best patina and is signed by the carver or maker. On the green painted underside the carving reads out-
Robin Batcheller
New Y...
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Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage Weathervanes
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Iron
English Penny Farthing Whirligig
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Extraordinary 20th century whirligig, elongated figure painted mixed media over timber, riding a penny farthing the front wheel being the sail. As this rotates in the wind the rider ...
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Weathervanes
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Copper, Iron
Late 20th Century Horse and Jockey Weathervane
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Horse and jockey sheet metal silhouette weathervane. Unusual patination and weathering. Mounted on a later stand for display. Presumably from a riding stables or livery yard. Measure...
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Late 20th Century English Vintage Weathervanes
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Aluminum
Iron Horse Weather Vane, Table Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iron weather vane horse with great paint and patina comes with a tabletop stand. All original paint.
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Vintage Weathervanes
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Iron
Folk Art Whale Weathervane, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Folk Art Whale Weathervane, circa 1950s.
- Made from sheet steel and hand painted
- Heavy cast iron base
- Salvaged from a building in Portsmouth docks
- English, 1950s
- Meas...
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1950s English Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
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Vintage Weathervanes For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage weathervanes available for sale. Frequently made of metal, copper and wood, all vintage weathervanes available were constructed with great care. Vintage weathervanes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art, Neoclassical and Mid-Century Modern vintage weathervanes are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made vintage weathervanes over the years, but those made by Albert Zahn and Stephen Ketchum are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Weathervanes?
Prices for vintage weathervanes start at $130 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $1,917.
Finding the Right Weathervanes for You
Whether it’s mounted on a mantel or hung flat against a wall in the living room or entryway, antique and vintage weathervanes can prove a striking decorative touch in your home.
Weathervanes are instruments that indicate wind direction. They are also referred to as wind vanes, wind gauges or weathercocks, but regardless of what we call them, most weathervanes will perform in the same way.
Weathervanes typically consist of a gravity-centered rotating horizontal arrow or other structure that is mounted on a stationary vertical axis. When the wind blows, the horizontal piece moves freely, rotating to indicate the wind’s direction as well as its speed. Andronicus, a Greek astronomer, crafted one of the earliest iterations of the weathervane in approximately 48 B.C. His bronze design featured the head and torso of a man but the tail of a fish. Later, weathervanes could be seen atop church steeples and towers throughout Europe. The oldest weathervane is Italian in origin and assumes the silhouette of a rooster. It is a copper weathervane, said to have originated between 820 and 830 A.D. and can be found in the Museo di Santa Giulia in Brescia, Italy.
Today, antique and vintage weathervanes are collectible sculptural works in any interior. They are celebrated for their place in the rich tradition of American folk art as well as their technological innovation.
Over the course of the 19th century, as the popularity of and demand for weathervanes broadened in the United States, blacksmiths, farmers and other tradesmen created weathervanes in the forms of cows, horses and other animals for barns in rural farmland. Commercial manufacturers in major cities took to producing all manner of weathervanes that were marketed in mail-order catalogs of the era.
When decorating with weathervanes, if you’ve decided against mounting your cast-iron painted horse weathervane on your mantel to complement your farmhouse-style decor, there are other options. You could repurpose your vintage weathervane as a provocative lighting fixture and hang it above your dining-room table, or dot the walls of your mudroom with weathervanes where they might double as racks for coats or other outerwear. Create a gallery-style hang as a focal point in your living room, grouping weathervanes that share a single theme or material. Because weathervanes have taken on many forms over the years, you’re likely to find a style that best fits your personality.
If positioned outdoors, a painted or varnished wood weathervane will resist harsh weather conditions, while copper weathervanes will resist erosion and usually come at an affordable price.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage weathervanes and other folk art today.
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