American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White
By Cushing and White
Located in Southampton, NY
American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White. A off-white painted, full bodied
Metal
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
Copper
Molded Copper and Cast Zinc Cow Weathervane
By Harris & Co.
Located in New Hope, PA
An exceptional Folk Art full-bodied cow weathervane of molded copper and cast zinc. This cow
Copper, Zinc
Circa 1900's Cast Iron Cow Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 unusual solid cast iron cow weathervane showing oversized horns and teats, more than
Iron
19th Century Farmscape Painting, oil on canvas
By L.E. Monty
Located in Columbus, OH
cow weathervane atop a copula on the roof of the red barn, a post and barbed wire fenced farmyard with
Canvas
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H 20 in W 24.5 in D 4.5 in
American Copper & Gilt Full Bodied Cow Weathervane, Cushing & White. C. 1880
By Cushing and White
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper full bodied cow weathervane, A full copper body of classic form with wonderfully
Copper
Cow Weathervane, Downtown Gallery Provenance, A Great Example
Located in York County, PA
COW WEATHERVANE WITH GREAT FOLK QUALITIES, PURCHASED AT THE DOWNTOWN GALLERY IN NEW YORK IN 1949
Horn
Cow Weathervane J.W. Fiske with Great Surface
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great patina and large size. Comes with museum mount stand.
Copper, Zinc
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H 21.5 in W 32 in D 6.5 in
Cow Weathervane, Excellent Scale, Great Boxy Form, with Gilded Surface
Located in York County, PA
COW WEATHERVANE EXCELLENT SCALE, GREAT, BOXY FORM, AND BEAUTIFUL, GILDED SURFACE, L.W. CUSHING
Copper
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H 15 in W 27 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Full-Bodied Cow, Copper and Zinc Weathervane by J.W. Fiske & Co.
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely detailed weathervane with full body of a cow, zinc head and hollow copper body, including
19th Century Cow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand-riveted galvanized folk art cow weather vane with directional arrow. Was on top of a dairy
Copper
Cow Weathervane
Located in Summerland, CA
Cow Weathervane circa 1880 Full bodied copper and gilded weathervane. Original
Copper
Fabulous Cow Weathervane
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
a beautiful cow weathervane with fabulous patina
19th Century Cushing And White Cow Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Cow Weathervane in excellent old patina. Deacquisitioned from the Phillip Pearlstein
Copper
Large Molded Copper and Zinc Cow Weathervane
Located in Columbus, OH
Cow with horns and long tail, on a billet-bar base. This “Short Horned Jersey Cow
Copper, Zinc
Molded and Gilt Decorated Copper Cow Weathervane
Located in Columbus, OH
/> Fully molded cow weathervane in standing pose, with gilt and verdigris patination, on a billet bar.
Copper
Cow Weathervane
Located in Litchfield, CT
Attributed to Cushing and White, Waltham, Ma. Ca. 1875-1890
Rare Large Cow Weathervane
Located in Litchfield, CT
American, circa 1875-1885. Full-body copper, cast zinc head with a painted surface. Condition: Excellent condition, early painted surface with verdigris and oxidation. This rare a...
19th Century French Cow Weathervane
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Exceptional patina and presence on this primitive painted and cut sheet metal cow silhouette
Iron
Large, Full Bodied Cow Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Probably an individual effort, this cow is unusual for the presence of udder teats fashioned from
Individual Effort Full Bodied Sheet Metal Cow Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
bovines. Extraordinary weathered surface showing pastiche of rust and various paints. Great cow presence
Cow lightning rod weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Cast zinc lightning rod weathervane with the name James cast on its directional rod. "James
18th Century Cow Weathervane
Located in Plymouth, MA
Wonderful small 18th century New England cow weathervane, handmade with great patina, rare find in
Copper
Metal Painted Cow Weather Vane from circa 1900
Located in Raalte, NL
Metal painted weather vane in the form of a cow, this one is made circa 1900, the parts are nailed
Metal
$233,319Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
French Modern Bistro Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Modern Bistro Table with a round pine flat top on a tapered column pedestal base. Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 30" H
Wood
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Linen, Wood, Down
$1,550
H 28 in Dm 23.5 in
19th Century French Bistro or Garden Table with Round Slate Top and Iron Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century French cast iron bistro or garden table, circa 1880s, featuring a slate top resting on a painted iron tri-form base. The base boasts three scrolled legs joined with a ...
Slate, 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
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
20th Century Vintage French Wood Console Table
Located in Fullerton, CA
A vintage wood console table with painted grey legs from France. The natural wood table top is a beautiful and warm vintage touch. The legs are a lovely grey and feature lovely patin...
Wood
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
19th Century Eagle Weathervane, Attributed to Cushing & White
By Cushing and White
Located in Nantucket, MA
Full body molded copper spread wing eagle with cast zinc talons perched on a copper sphere. Great proportions with outstretched wings, showing wonderful detailing to the body and win...
Copper, Zinc
“Ethan Allen” Running Horse Weathervane by Harris & Co. Boston, Ma.
By Harris & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This "Ethan Allen" running horse weathervane was one of the more popular ones manufactured by the prolific copper weathervane makers of the late 19th century, "Harris & Co." of Bosto...
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 more modern base. 42"H x 49"L base 39" x 7 1/2" PERIOD: 19th Century ORIGIN: East...
Metal
Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane
Located in Incline Village, NV
Late 19th century sheet iron and metal "Trotting Horse" weathervane. It has a nice weathered color and patina and is very authentic with six "healthy" bullet holes to boot. I basica...
Sheet Metal
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.