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American Antique Weather Vanes

19th Century American Angus Association Cow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American Angus Association cut iron cow form weather vane with cutouts A-A-A. A few
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

American Copper and Zinc Head Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Hollywood, SC
American copper full bodied "Gamecock Rooster" weather vane with zinc head, spurred legs, and
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Iron

Antique 19th Century Horse Weather Vane
19th Century Horse Weather Vane
H 32 in W 44 in D 6 in
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
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19th Century American American Classical American Antique Weather Vanes

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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
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Early 20th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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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
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1920s American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

19th Century Trotting Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large trotting horse weather vane/stable sign. Hand forged metal cutout figure painted black. On a
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Metal

3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper rooster weather vane with directional arrow and N W S E. On more modern base. Arrow and ball
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Early 20th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

19th Century Running Horse Gilt Weather Vane
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous example of a 19thc weathervane which served well and survived it's time on a country roof top. A few dings and some wear by the front leg. Head is cast zinc. Was touched up...
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1860s American American Craftsman American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper, Zinc

19th Century 3 Dimensional Bass Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Bass form copper three dimensional weather vane with later wood base. Has a bullet
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Sheep Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century three dimensional sheep form weather vane with remnants of original gilt on more
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Hambletonian style 3 dimensional horse weather vane with gild on base. 30"L x 24 1/2"H
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century three dimensional copper arrow weather vane with wood ball. 40 1/2"H x 36 1/2" Period
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century vintage 3 dimensional weather vane with trotting horse and directional arrow. On a
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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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
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1890s American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American full bodied copper rooster weather vane with gilded and red overpaint and
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1890s American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Three dimensional copper rooster weather vane on directional arrow. Mounted on base. Multiple coats
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1890s American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Molded sheet copper rooster weather vane. Flattened full bodied form with molded body and feather
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Mid-19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

47" Three Dimensional 19th Century Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper eagle form weather vane. Very large, hollow body, spread wing eagle form with open beak
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

St. Julien Weather Vane Attributed to J.W. Fiske 19th Century Full Bodied Metal
Located in Stamford, CT
St. Julien with Sulky Molded Copper Weather Vane, attributed to J.W. Fiske, New York, last quarter
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

Antique Battleship Weathervane Weathered Paint American Primitive Steel Metal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique battleship weather vane weathered paint American primitive steel metal. Item features hand
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Early 20th Century American Rustic American Antique Weather Vanes

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Metal, Steel

California Ranch Original Watercolor Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
low pitched rooftops and a weather vane adorned cuplola is depicted in subdued watercolors, by
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Early 20th Century Impressionist American Antique Weather Vanes

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Paper, Watercolor

Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane
Located in Incline Village, NV
. Wonderful piece of American Folk Art, and no doubt as to it's authenticity. Dimensions: the actual vane
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1890s Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Sheet Metal

Prancing Horse Weathervane, Attributed to Jewel & Co, Waltham, Mass, ca 1860
Located in York County, PA
roof and the vane, which weathered over time and craquelured to expose the green verdegris beneath
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1860s American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Metal

Late 19th Century Iron Garden Urn Attributed to J. W. Fiske
Located in Redding, CT
noted for his hammered copper weather vanes, produced in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Fiske's great rival in
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Late 19th Century American Early Victorian American Antique Weather Vanes

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Iron

Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts
Located in York County, PA
development Fund, Annual Report, 1979). According to American folk art expert Bob Bishop and co-author
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Late 19th Century American Antique Weather Vanes

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Metal

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Large Pair of 19th Century Bronze Marly Horses, after Coustou
By Coustou
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of 19th century bronze Marly horse, having a good patina, after Guillaume Coustou the elder 1677-1746.
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19th Century French American Antique Weather Vanes

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Bronze

Sconce, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, French, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sconce , French Style: Art Nouveau Country. French We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at yo...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau American Antique Weather Vanes

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Iron

Danish Early 19th Century Iron Weather-Vane With Rose Finial, Dated 1821
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish early 19th century iron weather-vane with rose finial, dated 1821.
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Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Iron

French 19th Century Majolica Plates with Raised Decor of Strawberries and Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of French Majolica strawberry plates from the 19th century, with pink, green and blue accents, priced and sold individually. Each of these eight French plates features a delica...
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19th Century French American Antique Weather Vanes

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Majolica

American Copper Spread Winged Eagle Weathervane with Sphere and Arrow, C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
American molded copper spread winged eagle weathervane with circular sphere, arrow, and mounted on cast iron squared base. Weathervane has a fine natural verdigris patina in the orig...
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1880s American Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper, Iron

The Pet Bullfinch, A Portrait of Two Children by James Sant 19th / 20th Century
By James Sant
Located in Lincoln, GB
‘The Pet Bullfinch’ James Sant CVO RA (1820-1916) oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.) James Sant was a well known Victorian painter particularly of women and children, as b...
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20th Century Victorian American Antique Weather Vanes

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Oil

American Copper Full Bodied Pig Directional Weathervane on Stand, circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Copper full bodied pig directional weathervane resting on squared iron stand, late 19th century.
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1880s American Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper, Iron, Zinc

19th Century French Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine French full bodied gilt copper rooster weathervane, with expressive face, fully formed tail and fantastic verdigris surface, on contemporary cast iron base
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19th Century French American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper, Iron

19th Century Cowden & Wilcox Stoneware Crock with Grape Decoration
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super rare and large four gallon 19th century decorated crock with exaggerated grapes design is in pristine condition. Cowden & Wilcox was a pottery company located in Harrisbur...
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Late 19th Century American Country American Antique Weather Vanes

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Pottery

18th Century Copper and Iron Estate Made Weather Vane
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible large estate made weather vane on a later base. Beautifully worn and with a wonderful patina, the vane features honest later repairs in copper to the centre, dating to ...
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1790s English Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper, Iron

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...
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Mid-19th Century French American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

Impressive Rooster Weathervane
Impressive Rooster Weathervane
H 36 in W 34 in D 8 in
Table Lamp, 1900, Silver Plated Metal , Sign: Schneider, Germany
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp "Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty" Materia: silver plated metal Country: France Glass: Schneider To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wir...
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1920s German Art Nouveau American Antique Weather Vanes

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Metal

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...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Pine

19th Century English Folk Art Copper Weathervane
Located in London, GB
19th century English Folk Art copper weathervane A wonderfully pure example of a late 19th century English Folk Art handcrafted copper weathervane. Made from hand beaten sectioned s...
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1880s British Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

Set of 10 Irish 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs by James Hicks of Dublin
By James Hicks
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning set of 10 mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs by James Hicks of Dublin. The pierced acanthus carved back splats with “shell” corners upholstered in English burgundy l...
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Late 19th Century Irish Georgian American Antique Weather Vanes

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Mahogany

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 ...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

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Arare American Polychrome Painted Sheet Metal Horse and Rider Weather Vane
Located in Houston, TX
Weather vane {formerly from the carriage house on the Penn seltzer farm, Lebanon county
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Early 19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Weather Vanes

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Sheet Metal

1920s Iron Weather Vane with Ship Galleon Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s iron weather vane with Spanish Revival galleon motif. Finish is rusty.
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1920s North American Spanish Colonial American Antique Weather Vanes

Fantastic, 19th Century Full Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Geneva, IL
This wonderful verdigrises’ weather vane is as found in great condition. The eagle has a copper
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Early 19th Century American American Classical American Antique Weather Vanes

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Metal

Antique American Weather Vane and Cupola
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American weather vane and cupola AAM001.
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Early 20th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Iron

19th Century American Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
#43-157 19th c. aluminum cow weather vane on contemporary handwrought iron base. Great
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Aluminum, Iron

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
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Early 20th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Aluminum, Copper, Iron

Antique American Horse Weather Vane
Antique American Horse Weather Vane
H 14 in W 22.5 in D 4 in
19th Century American Copper Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful copper horse weather vane from the 1880's, Tennessee, on contemporary iron base
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper, Iron

American Full Bodied Copper Eagle Directional Weather Vane, Circa 1883
By L. W. Cushing & Sons
Located in Hollywood, SC
American full bodied copper weather vane with eagle perched on globe, pointer, directional, and
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1880s American American Empire American Antique Weather Vanes

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Wrought Iron, Copper

A Massive American Black Painted & Gilt Tole & Iron Weather Vane
Located in San Francisco, CA
A massive American black painted and parcel-gilt tole and iron weather vane; the pointed central
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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 accent piece for a fireplace mantel and more.
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

19th Century American Gilt Eagle Weather Vane Perched on Belted Ball and Arrow
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
With wings spread high and richly molded detail this gilt on copper eagle weathervane, dating to the late 19th century, is mounted on a belted gilt ball on an arrow resting on a carv...
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Late 19th Century North American Federal American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

Early 19th Century New England Mounted Iron Arrow Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very heavy hand made iron 19thc arrow weather vane was found in Vermont and most likely from
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

American Copper & Gilt Full Bodied Cow Weathervane, Cushing & White. C. 1880
By Cushing and White
Located in Hollywood, SC
with or without udders during this Period. Weather vane was shot twice by rifle in mid section while
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1880s American American Empire American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

American Galloping Horse Weathervane on Stand
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome galloping horse weather vane of copper mounted to a weighted metal stand. The copper
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper, Metal

American Folk Art Copper Horse Weathervane in Ethan Allen Manner
Located in New York, NY
American folk art molded copper running horse weather-vane in Ethan Allen-manner, dating back to
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19th Century American Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

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.  
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

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
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1920s American American Colonial American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper, Metal

Mid-20th Century Whale Weathervane
Mid-20th Century Whale Weathervane
H 14.5 in W 26 in D 4 in
19th century Metal Cow which was part of a trade sign
Located in Palm Springs, CA
quite possibly a weather vane. it retains some of it's original surface. It is one side, meaning that is
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Metal

Folky Late 19thc Cod Fish Weathervane From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FOLKY 19THC COD WEATHERVANE IN A GREAT WEATHERED VERDIGRIS SURFACE.THIS FISH IS A HOLLOW BODY
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19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

Early Whale Weathervane Directional Hand Made
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is and example of an early American Antique weather vane Sperm whale. Hand made by a skilled
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Mid-19th Century American High Victorian American Antique Weather Vanes

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Iron

Prancing Horse Weathervane, Attributed to Jewel & Co., Waltham, Massachusetts
Located in York County, PA
roof and the vane, which weathered over time and craquelured to expose the green verdegris beneath
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1860s American American Antique Weather Vanes

Classic American Weather Vane
Located in NYC, NY
A classic American weather vane of a fish possibly a cod for cape cod with excellent patina.
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19th Century American Colonial American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

Classic American Weather Vane
Classic American Weather Vane
H 54 in W 19 in D 30 in
Copper Dog Weather Vane, American, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Copper dog weather vane with copper or bronze cardinal, American, 19th-early 20th century.
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Late 19th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

19th Century Rooster Weather Vane Mounted on Stand Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
board. This folk art American rooster weathervane is a charming and iconic symbol of traditional
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1860s American Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Metal

Antique Gilt Running Horse Weathervane Attributed to J.W. Fiske
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A spectacular full body running horse weather vane attributed to J.W. Fiske, on the original mount
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1890s American American Classical American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper, Zinc

Early 20th Century Mounted Horse and Rider Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This great example of American Folk Art weather vanes is a horse and rider or sulky is in good
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper

Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
one mounted on a simple arrow directional weather vane was found on Nantucket, but also popular up and
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Early 1900s American Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Pine

J.W. Fiske Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
intact; highly unusual to find in this state of preservation due to inclement weather exposure to which
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1890s American Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Copper, Zinc

A 1920's American Weather Vane
Located in Millwood, VA
Having it's original painted finish, this circa 1920's weather vane was perhaps used as a store
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Early 20th Century American American Antique Weather Vanes

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Sheet Metal

Early 20th Century Folk Art Weathervane
Located in Aurora, OR
Featuring hand-cut cardinal directions and a hand-hammered arrow, this rusted iron weather vane is
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1920s American Folk Art American Antique Weather Vanes

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Iron

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American Antique Weather Vanes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of American antique weather vanes available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique American antique weather vanes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and iron. American antique weather vanes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. American antique weather vanes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are American Antique Weather Vanes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,795, while they’re typically $770 on the low end and $25,000 highest priced.

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.