Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Copper
Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with
Copper
Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Copper Weathervane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Copper Weathervane This fine example is stamped at the base
Copper
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Located in Southampton, NY
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England Nice looking running horse weathervane with verdigris
Copper
Hand Crafted Styized Copper Rooster Weathervane On Base
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large well-patinated contemporary hand-crafted copper rooster weathervane mounted on a copper
Copper, Other
Vintage Folk Art Copper Sailboat Ship 38" Weathervane Hand Crafted
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Folk Art Copper Sailboat Ship 38" Weathervane Hand Crafted. Circa Mid 20th Century
Copper
Antique Arts & Crafts Moby Dick "Whale" Copper Metal 37" Weathervane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Moby Dick "Whale" Copper Metal 37" Weathervane. Circa Early 20th Century
Copper
Early 20th century Copper cockerel weather vane
Located in Malton, GB
This is a beautiful, sculptural 20th century copper weather vane in the shape of a cockerel. It has
Copper
Early 20th century golfer weather vane
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous early 20th century, copper golfer weathervane. These period golfer weathervanes are very
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
Copper
American Copper and Brass Sulky Driver Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
racing themes—was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, evoking the prominence of harness
Copper, Iron
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century 3 dimensional copper American rooster weather vane on more modern stand
Copper
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
have been polished. 62"H x 26" x 18 1/2" PERIOD: Early 20th Century ORIGIN: East, United States
Copper
Table Top Copper Weather Vane Moose Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
copper moose sits on a 5" x 5" wood base"
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
Copper
Three Dimensional Mallard Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, 14"H on more modern wooden base 27" overall. Period: 20th Century Origin: US Size: 28" wing span
Copper
Vintage Copper Horse & Sulky Weathervane
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A vintage copper Horse and Sulky Weathervane with good size and fine traditional form mounted on a
Copper, Brass, Wire
Vintage Boho Patinated Copper Horse Weathervane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring timeless charm and equestrian elegance into your home with this Vintage Boho Patinated Copper
Bronze, Copper
Vintage Copper and Brass Table Top Model of a Weathervane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage copper and brass tabletop model of a weathervane, well made, beautiful patina, moveable
Brass, Copper
Copper Biplane Weathervane
Located in New Hope, PA
This is a very rare weathervane form in exceptional condition, with a fine verdigris surface
Copper
Unavailable
Vintage Weathervane
Located in Brambleton, VA
Man on Horse Carriage - weathervane ready to be mounted on a plinth.
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
Copper
Airplane Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
An unusual form for a weathervane, this example is clearly one of a kind, handmade -- and
Copper
American Rooster Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
A large American Weathervane depicting a rooster
Copper, Gold Leaf
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
Zinc, Copper
Unavailable
H 35 in W 18 in D 7 in
Vintage Weathervane of Cast Iron, Copper, & Brass with Handcrafted Model T Ford
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This vintage weathervane is made from cast iron, copper, and brass and is a rare piece of American
Metal, Brass, Copper, Iron, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century American Copper Rooster Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold the captivating presence of an early 20th-century American copper folk art rooster
Copper
20th Century American Gilt Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
Found in upstate New York, this 20th-century American gilt copper pig weathervane embodies the folk
Copper
Early 20th Century Painted Copper Cockerel Weathervane
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th century copper cockerel weathervane, original painted finish. mounted to a later stand
Copper
Early 20th Century Folk Art Copper Whale Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early weathervane in the form of a sperm whale in copper, of hollow body form with raised tail
Copper
Early 20th Century Copper Whale Weathervane on Wooden Stand
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a hollow copper whale form weathervane, mounted on a wooden stand, probably
Copper
Near Pair of 20th Century Zinc & Copper Running Horse Weathervanes
Located in Milford, NH
A fine near pair of copper & zinc head running horse weathervanes with great overall patina, light
Copper, Zinc
Early 20th Century American Copper Horse and Sulky Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 1920s American copper weathervane, found in Connecticut, features a captivating
Copper
Early 20th Century Full Bodied Copper Ship Weathervane
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A fine example of an early 20th century full bodied galleon weathervane in full sail. highly
Mid-20th Century Whale Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This weather vane is made from copper and has been mounted on a steel base. Originally from the
Copper, Metal
Full Bodied Three Masted Ship Copper Weathervane
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Impressive large and detailed copper ship with three masts, crow's nest; most likely a weathervane
Copper
Early 20th Century Sailboat Weathervane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This full body copper sailboat weathervane is on a removable stand. This vane was found in New
Iron, Copper
1910'S FULL BODY COPPER ROSTER WEATHERVANE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1910'S FULL BODY COPPER WEATHERVANE FOUND IN NEW YORK STATE/WONDERFUL ORIGINAL SURFACE/GREAT
Copper
Dexter Style Copper Horse Weathervane on Brass Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming vintage weathervane of a Dexter horse made in copper with brass directional. It is the
Brass, Copper
Vintage Copper Trotting Horse and Jockey Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
A piece of American Folk Art, trotting horse and seated jockey are handcrafted in copper with
Copper
Antique Copper English Setter Dog Weathervane on Stand with Verdigris
Located in Milford, NH
stand with great surface patina verdigris. Dates to the early 20th century in very good condition, with
Copper, Iron
Early 20th Century Patinated Full Body Cod Weathervane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century full body fish weather vane has a wonderful verdigris surface and is in
Copper
Sheet Metal and Copper Silhouette Indian Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
$4800 Silhouette Indian weathervane with cut-out eyes. Made of metal and copper. Constructed of
Early 20th Century Sailboat Weathervane from New England on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful copper sailboat weathervane is in good condition with a super verdigris surface
Copper
Sold
H 52 in W 24 in L 52 in
Early 20th Century, Stork Weathervane with Original Directionals on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun crazy shore bird has a wonderful aged surface and its original patinated directionals. This great weather vane has the original iron rod of which could be mounted on a roof ...
Copper
Sold
H 41 in W 37 in D 23.5 in
Copper and Brass Horse, Sulky, and Driver Weathervane with Directionals
Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted from copper and brass with verdigris from exposure to the elements, this weathervane
Copper, Brass
Running Fox Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming early 20th Century full bodied copper fox weathervane in running position, possessing
Copper, Lead
Sailing Ship Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
A copper weathervane in the form of a full bodied gaff-rigged sailing boat. Its wooden museum
Copper, Iron
Antique Schooner Weathervane
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early 20th century folk art weathervane in the form of a 3-masted schooner under sail, hand-made
Copper
Pine Tree Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare copper pine tree hollow bodied weathervane with great undisturbed surface and original
Copper, Iron
Sold
H 16.5 in W 31 in D 9 in
Antique American Copper Weathervane Modeled after a Horse and Trap with Driver
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An antique American copper weather vane modeled after a horse and trap with driver.
Copper
Diminutive Codfish Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Molded copper with an old in-service surface of old gilding with strong honest verdigris on the top
Copper
LATE 19THC EAGLE/COPPER FULL BODY WEATHERVANE ON IRON STAND
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS WONDERFUL FULL BODY EAGLE WEATHERVANE HAS A GREAT OLD SURFACE AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION W/ NO
20th Century Copper Fish Weather-vane Cape Cod
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Hollow Body fish weather vane made from copper with a nice aged patina custom base
Copper, Iron
19THC FOLKY RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GREAT AND VERY UNUSUAL FORM 19THC COPPER RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE WITH ORIGINAL COPPER STAFF,WITH
Copper
Large Gold Leaf Fish Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusually large full-bodied copper codfish, molded sheet copper fins with soldering, and a iron
Copper, Gold Leaf
Sold
H 44 in W 25.5 in D 18.5 in
Early 20th Century English Patinated Copper Rooster Weather Vane on Walnut Base
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in France, this early 20th century patinated copper weather vane features a rooster perched
Copper
20th Century Copper, New England Cod Fish Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
quarter of the 20th century.
Folky Early 20thc Sailboat Weathervane From New England On Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 1920'S ORIGINAL PATINA COPPER & IRON FOLKY SAILBOAT WEATHERVANE ON MOUNT.THIS WONDERFUL FOLKY
Copper, Iron
Dexter Copper Weather Vane on Steel Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dexter copper horse from a weathervane. The horse has been mounted on a steel base and is a perfect
Copper
Verdigris Copper Folk Art Fish Weather Vane
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Verdigris copper folk art fish weather vane The model Fish at the top of this Weathervane is
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
Copper, Iron
Hand Hammered Copper Wind Vane in Form of Sturgeon
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Hand hammered copper wind vane in the form of a sturgeon.
Copper
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.
Copper
EARLY 20THC COPPER FULL BODY SAILBOAT WEATHER VANE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL EARLY SAILBOAT WEATHERVANE WITH FLYING FLAGS AND SUPER VERDIGREA AND PATINA.THIS SAILBOAT
Sold
H 54 in W 24 in D 24 in
19th Century French Patinated Tole Rooster Weather Vane with the Cardinal Points
Located in Cheshire, GB
The traditional weather vane features a Classic swivel French rooster standing on an arrow; below, the four points of the compass which swivel according to wind direction. Dimension...
Copper
Antique American Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique cast aluminum and copper horse weather vane on contemporary hand wrought iron base FOR OUR
Aluminum, Copper, Iron
English Penny Farthing Whirligig
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Extraordinary 20th century whirligig, elongated figure painted mixed media over timber, riding a
Copper, Iron
19thc Folky Chicken Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original painted full body folky chicken weather vane is painted a taupe painted surface and in good condition. It is mounted on a cast iron custom made base.
Metal, Copper
Copper Weathervane, American, Early 20th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Copper weathervane, American, early 20th century. Unusual copper weathervane of a golfer
Copper
20th Century American Copper Labrador Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century American copper Labrador weathervane is a captivating blend of artistry and
Copper
Copper Dog Late 19th Century Weathervane
Located in Charleston, SC
Copper dog late 19th century weathervane.
Copper
Large Antique Copper Weathervane
Located in Ongar, GB
A large early 20th century copper directional arrow weathervane which has a beautiful natural
Copper
Copper Squirrel Weathervane on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming and whimsical American copper weathervane depicting a cheeky squirrel holding an acorn
Copper
Antique Copper Horse and Jockey with Sulky Weathervane
Located in Redding, CT
Antique Copper Horse and Jockey with Sulky Weathervane. Perfect weathered Patina .
Copper
Antique Copper Weathervane Horse Drawn Carriage Design
Located in Toledo, OH
Charming and unique copper weathervane with double sided cut out coach pinned together. Hand made
Copper
Coiled in the Wind: Folk Art Snake Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Snake Weathervane on Stand A late 19th to early 20th century cut-sheet iron weathervane in the whimsical form of a coiled snake, its body rendered in a continuous looping silhouette ...
Metal
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig figure We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th century whirligig figure. Hand carved from scratch with some lovely naïve detail. ...
Pine, Paint
Antique Folk Art Horse Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming hand-carved 19th Century American folk art horse sculpture on stand. Pay special attention to its face and the carved details to appreciate this fine specimen. ...
Wood
$4,250
H 20 in W 30 in D 3 in
19th Century French Cast Iron Butcher's Shop Trade Sign in the Form of a Cow
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French cast iron butcher shop trade sign retaining old paint and cast in low relief in the form of a steer wearing a tasseled blanket and with it's head turned. The blanked cast with...
Iron
$380
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Male Nude from the 29 Palms, CA series - Polaroid, 20th Century, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Male Nude (29 Palms, CA) - 1999 20x20cm, Edition 4/10. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory # 293. Not mounted THE GREA...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swan decoy from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: Maine, United States Size: 32” x 10” x 17’ Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals ...
Wood
Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest
Located in York County, PA
Painted Schoharie County, New York blanket chest, decorated with a beautifully embellished yellow urn of flowers on a blue ground. This is traditional fashion of the region, in which...
Wood
19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19th c patinaed eagle weather vane was found in New England. The iron base is a custom made stand. The condition is very good on this early fine with no dents or holes. Won...
Copper, Iron
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 ...
Copper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rooster Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th American Folk Art carved pine rooster weathervane with a wonderful silhouette with a large tail, applied wings, and copper legs all supported by an iron rod wit...
Pine
$18,000
H 49.75 in W 26.5 in D 18.25 in
American Copper Full Bodied Pig Directional Weathervane on Stand, circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American Copper full bodied pig directional weathervane resting on squared iron stand, late 19th century.
Copper, Iron, Zinc
$16,000
H 32.5 in W 33.25 in D 4 in
American Gilt Copper Three Masted Ship Weathervane Mounted on Stand, circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt copper three masted ship weathervane with flags mounted on stand, late 19th century. Measures: 8" square at base.
Copper, Iron
$6,800
H 55.25 in W 32 in D 3.75 in
Magnificent Large Copper & Zinc Running Horse Weathervane Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking impressive large 19th century Running Horse weathervane made into a freestanding sculpture. The horse has copper body, zinc head and beautifully detailed teeth, ears and ey...
Copper, Zinc
Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Antique bronze horse weathervane. The weathervane has it's own original patina. The weathervane came from a house in New England.
Bronze
Impressive Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th century full-bodied overscale copper weathervane of a rooster on a sphere in having wonderful form and personality, and showing superb color and verdigris patination. Fran...
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American cast copper full bodied rooster weather vane attributed to Vermont. Green verdigris, patination, traces of old paint and some gilt. This weather vane originally...
Copper
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.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.