$2,259Sale Price|50% Off
Antique French 19th Century Copper Eagle Weathervane, Circa 1880
Located in Buisson, FR
Very beautiful copper eagle weather vane with amazing verdigris patine .
Copper
19th century Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane Anonymous ca. 1870; probably New England area, USA Copper Approximate size: 11.5 (h) x 23.5 (w) x 16 (d) in.
Copper
$2,636Sale Price|20% Off
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
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, resting on a ball for support above a directional arrow.
Copper
19th C Original Surface Eagle Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original gilded surface full body eagle weather vane with the best undisturbed surface.The base is custom made iron stand.This eagle is attributed to Harris & Company.
Copper, Iron
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED COPPER EAGLE WEATHER VANE ON IRON MOUNT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC CHROME YELLOW OVER ORIGINAL GILDING FULL SIZE COPPER EAGLE WEATHER VANE WITH FULL WING SPAND AND ON A CUSTOM CAST IRON MOUNT
Early 19th Century Copper Eagle, Weather Vane
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century copper eagle, weather vane An outstanding English antique weathervane of an eagle with outstretched wings coming in to land.
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H 19.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.25 in
19th Century Copper Eagle Weather Vane, Likely by Jewell, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century copper Eagle weather vane, likely by A.L. Jewell & Co., Waltham, MA, circa 1860, a diminutive cast and welded copper hollow eagle weather vane in a unique posture with w...
Copper
19TH C. GILDED COPPER EAGLE WEATHER VANE W/CUSTOM IRON MOUNT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. EAGLE IN FLIGHT GILDED COPPER WEATHER VANE IN ALL ORIGINAL PATINA WITH A CUSTOM MADE CAST IRON MOUNT
Iron
19th Century Monumental Full Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century monumental full body copper eagle weather vane in good condition. The patina surface is really great the base has the original Directional siting on a large painted pede...
Copper
Large 19th century Hollow Body Gilt Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Leesburg, VA
This full bodied moulded gilt copper eagle weather vane is a splendid survival of late 19th century American folk art.
Copper
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H 56.25 in W 47.5 in D 10 in
American Full Bodied Copper Eagle Directional Weather Vane, Circa 1883
By L. W. Cushing & Sons
Located in Charleston, SC
American full bodied copper weather vane with eagle perched on globe, pointer, directional, and resting on wrought iron rectangular stand, Late 19th Century.
Copper, Wrought Iron
19th Century Eagle Weather Vane in Old Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century original gilded full body eagle weather vane from New England is in amazing old surface and mounted on a custom made iron base. The left wing has a minor dent or be...
Copper
19th Century Mini Eagle Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Mini eagle weather vane on stand with a great patina. This fine eaglet is in very good condition. The bottom feathers of the arrow are missing. The arrow tip is in iron....
Copper, Metal
Late 19th Century Full Body Eagle Weather Vane Fragment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This late 19th Century eagle weather vane with signs of the original gilding is probably with from New England. Custom made Lucite base is in production.
Copper
Fantastic Diminutive 19thc Rare Eagle Full Body Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing small-scale rare 19th century eagle weather vane sits on top of the unusual arrow in a verdigris copper patina.
Copper
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H 23.5 in W 27.5 in D 29.5 in
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...
Copper
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H 44 in W 36 in D 29 in
19th Century Monumental Full Body Eagle Weather Vane with Custom Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century monumental full body copper eagle weather vane in good condition. The patina surface is great and the base has the original Directional siting on a large custom-made iro...
Copper, Iron, Bronze
Full Bodied Copper Directional Eagle Weather Vane. Circa 1870-80
Located in Charleston, SC
Full-bodied copper spread wing eagle weather vane with directional mounted on wrought iron stand.
Fantastic Mounted 19th Century Full Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The eagle is a copper patined vane in wonderful condition.
Copper
Fantastic Diminutive 19thc Rare Eagle Full Body Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing small-scale rare 19th century eagle weather vane sits on top of the unusual arrow in a verdigris copper patina.
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 of paint with gold gilding. Larger than most. Period: 19th century Origin: Ohio, ...
Copper
19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Late 19th century, classic form molded rooster copper weathervane with sheet brass tail and zinc legs, which are supported by the original 13 1/2" copper bar. Weatherane is similar i...
Brass, Copper
19th Century English folk art metal weathervane
Located in London, GB
19th Century English folk art metal weathervane Removable from its mounted 19th Century hand carved church stand, this highly decorative English folk-art weathervane in the form of ...
Zinc
Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane
Located in Forney, TX
A large and remarkable 4' long early PA American scrollwork bannerette weathervane / wind directional. Pennsylvania, first half of the 19th century, cut sheet metal, copper tubing,...
Metal, Copper, Zinc
$8,500
H 12.5 in W 14.25 in D 8 in
American Diminutive Gilt Copper Eagle Weathervane on Iron Stand, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American diminutive gilt copper spread eagle weathervane mounted on squared iron stand, Early 19th century. Squared iron base is 4.75 inches .
Copper, Iron
$22,500
H 26.5 in W 31.25 in D 32 in
American Copper Spread Winged Eagle Weathervane with Sphere and Arrow, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, 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...
Copper, Iron
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 sh...
Copper
$657Sale Price|41% Off
H 11.82 in W 17.33 in D 2.76 in
19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful iron weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1850. Weathered Measurement includes the wooden base.
Iron
19th Century Iron Indian Weathervane with Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic and rare original painted surface iron Indian weather vane, worn painted surface. Great original Directional's in iron and attached. This Indian weather vane was found in t...
Iron
19thc Folky Rooster With Snail Below
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky rooster weather vane with a snail trailing behind.This hand made weather vane has a wonderful old aged surface.Fantastic patina.Comes from a roof top of a barn in the mid ...
Iron
Rare Antique Copper Weathervane With Eagle C. 1885
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stunning and well sized antique molded copper sheet weathervane featuring an eagle with wings proudly spread, head cocked and perched atop a sphere finial with a large pointed quil...
Copper, Iron
Jules Moigniez 25" Bronze Sculpture "The Falcon"
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a reproduction casting of a Jules Moigniez bronze. The bronze rest on a green marble base. Its a good casting. nicely detailed. The name of the sculpture is THE FALCON. The ...
Marble, Bronze
Vintage American Arrow Weathervane on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a vintage American folk-art arrow weathervane, currently mounted on a modern display rod and block base as an architectural fragment sculpture. Arrow weathervanes are amo...
Brass, Copper
$1,981
H 26 in W 24.4 in D 13 in
Antique Gilt Carved Eagle Lectern – Ornate Gothic Church Stand c.19th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Gilt Carved Eagle Lectern – Ornate Gothic Church Stand c.19th Century Origin: Kasteel Aldenghoor, Haelen, Netherlands 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Gilt Wood Ele...
Giltwood
20th Century French Metal Weathervane on Stand, Antique Finish
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th century weathervane from France is worked in metal, a piece clearly made with real skill and intention. The proportions and finish suggest a maker unwilling to cut corners....
Metal
19th Century Neoclassical Hand Carved Giltwood Eagle
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This 19th century neoclassical hand carved giltwood eagle dates back to circa 1820. This majestic piece is carved with meticulous detail, possibly for a religious setting. Perched o...
Giltwood
$1,450
H 13.75 in W 24.5 in D 8.25 in
Large Late 19th Century Wood Scandinavian Painted Swan Decoy Centerpiece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming vintage wooden hand-carved swan sculpture with a detailed bill and raised wings. This European folk art swan features an aged white painted finish and patina. We see th...
Wood, Paint
Repoussé Patinated Brass Vase, Hokkaido, Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Repoussé Patinated Brass Vase, Hokkaido, Vikram Goyal Repoussé brass vase. Handmade in India. Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the re...
Brass
$619Sale Price|20% Off
H 60.5 in W 9.75 in D 6.75 in
Antique Vintage Ladys Black Forest German Jewelry Box Casket Carve Pheasant Bird
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning hand carved Swiss Black Forest possibly Walnut wood (sometimes confused with Irish Bog Oak from Ireland) Ladys or Gentlemans Jewelry Casket of oval outline. Mid t...
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
François Pompon, Pigeon, bronze sculpture. 2006 print
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
François Pompon, signed intaglio. Atelier Valsuani, edited by. Pigeon, bronze sculpture with brown patina. Posthumous casting dated 2006 and numbered 9/25. Stamp of the “cire per...
Bronze
$26,311
H 106.3 in W 236.23 in D 157.49 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$395
H 7 in W 13.5 in D 5.25 in
Hand Carved Vintage Antique Wood Duck Mallard Decoy Sculpture Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century hand-carved and painted antique wood duck or mallard decoy. This piece has an wonderful color (notice the white side patch against dark body) an...
Wood, Paint
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.25 in Dm 12 in
Pair of Antique English composition stone fruit basket ornaments
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Antique English composition stone fruit basket ornaments , the hatched baskets overflowing with apples, grapes, pomegranates, pears and assorted flowers. English, ca. 1930. ...
Cast Stone
$595
H 0.5 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Birmingham William Simpson
By Simpson
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian engraved silver gilt Vinaigrette by William Simpson, Birmingham, 1826. The vinaigrette having an engraved engine turned hinged lid with a floral border, the g...
Sterling Silver
$18,017
H 101.58 in W 162.21 in D 3.94 in
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...
Wood
Copper Weathervane, England circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1890 On round steel base. 50”L x 6”d x 33.25”h Ref. GARD815 $ 3,000
Copper, Steel
$1,259Sale Price|30% Off
H 1.97 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
FORNASETTI Hot Air Balloon Poker Card Game Set Box
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage hot air balloon poker card game set box, screen print on wood, with two decks of playing cards, eight dices and chips / Designed by PIero Fornasetti, made in Milan Italy by F...
Wood
$3,031
H 48 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Lantern with Star-Cut Glass, 1880s
Located in Lisse, NL
A lantern made for evenings: its scattered stars only fully reveal their magic when the light is switched on. Dating from the late 19th century, this exceptionally decorative Renais...
Brass, Bronze
Silvered Bronze Duck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice duck, finely chiseled is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1970 (Part of a set of 3 ducks that can be sold separately)
Bronze
$4,500
H 49.25 in W 27.25 in D 14.5 in
Large Antique Early 20th Century French Wood and Wire Turreted Bird Cage
Located in Litchfield, CT
Large antique early 20th century French wood and wire turreted bird cage. Two parts with rectangular cage at the base. Each section has doors that open. Bottom cage measures 26 3/...
Wire
Cast Iron Birdbath with Wavy Rim and Decorative Birds
Located in Marbella, ES
A charming birdbath crafted from cast iron with a delicate, aged white finish. Its wide, undulating rim adds movement and elegance, while the two decorative birds perched on the edge...
Iron
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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