Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Located in Southampton, NY
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Nice looking running horse weathervane with verdigris
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Early 20th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper
“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
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper
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
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
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
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1860s American American Craftsman Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Antique Running Horse Copper Weather Vane on Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century copper weather vane on hand-forged iron stand. From western Tennessee.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper, Iron
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
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf
H 32.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.5 in
Green Verdigris Horse Weathervane on Stand, Attributed to Cushing Ethan Allen
Located in Southampton, NY
Green Verdigris Horse Weathervane on stand, Attributed to Ethan Allen.
A beautifully patinated
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Iron
H 24.75 in W 34 in D 4.5 in
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By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood, made by Bath Cabinet Makers,. An Arts and Crafts oak sideboard and eight matching dining chairs The sideboard with elongated slatted sides with heart cut-ou...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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Oak
H 64 in W 62.5 in D 26.5 in
Vintage Pair of Large Bronze Stag Statuettes After Moigniez, 20th Centurry
Located in London, GB
This is a handsome pair of bronze stags, bearing the replica signature of well known French sculptor Jules Moigniez, from the last quarter of the 20th century.
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1980s Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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Marble, Bronze
H 29.14 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in
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.
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20th Century American Adirondack Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper, Iron
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.
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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Cotton
ANTIQUE FRENCH EMPiRE NAPOLEON III DRINKS SERVING TRAY TABLE WITH BRASS FITTINGS
Located in GB
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 28.75 in D 20.28 in
A Ballad Upon a Wedding – Eric Ravilious engravings / Golden Cokerell Press
Located in Middletown, NY
GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS
Suckling, Sir John
A Ballad Upon a Wedding; With Engravings by Eric Ravilious
Waltham Saint Lawrence: Golden Cockerel Press, 1927.
Limited Edition. Small 8v...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Paper, Parchment Paper
H 7.75 in W 5.25 in D 0.5 in
Art Deco Chrome and Glass Serving Piece by Chase
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare 1930s Art Deco serving piece that could be used as a cream and sugar or salt and pepper set that is made of chrome and frosted glass. The set includes the lidded double server o...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Chrome
Heavy Antique French Cast Iron Horse Feeder by Val d'Osne Foundry, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to circa 1850, this heavy cast iron horse feeder was produced by the Fonderie du Val d’Osne. Val d’Osne was a leading French iron foundry in the 19th century. Originally an ar...
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1850s French Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 20 in W 33.25 in D 19.25 in
Verdigris Bronze Planter with Frieze of Passing Horses Cast in High Relief
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze green patinated vase from the late 20th century, with frieze of passing horses. This vintage bronze vase, crafted in the late 20th century, exudes a timeless appeal ...
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Late 20th Century Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Bronze
Antique 1870s American Waltham Key Wound 15J Pocket Coin Silver Watch 18S
By Waltham Watch Co
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 1870’s American Watch Company key wound pocket watch. White porcelain face with black Roman numerals; second counting sub-dial with Arabic numerals. No key.
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1870s Victorian Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Silver
H 3.25 in W 0.75 in D 2.25 in
Cast Iron Hubley Donkey Bottle Opener, circa 1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
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This is an original cast iron donkey bottle opener manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company with "Eureka Springs Arkansas" on the side. The piece has retained its orig...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Iron
19thc Wooden Folk Art Gaming Wheel with Original Red Paint & Cardinal Design
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Folk Art gaming wheel featuring four cardinals and hand painted numbers, it retains the original red and yellow paint. A charming piece of Americana that would make a colorful w...
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Metal
19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 29 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire".
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepl...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Iron
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...
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper, Iron
Verdigris Bronze Greek Chariot Sculpture with Trojan Warrior
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool verdigris bronze horse and chariot sculpture with trojan warrior from Greece, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage conditioned measures 3.5"W x 7"D x 5.25"H. #2949.
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20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Decorated Stoneware Blue Decorated Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine double handled blue decorated stone ware crock is in good condition with minor chip on interior. There is an embossed three above the hand painted and decorated flowers on ...
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1850s American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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Pottery
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Early and Rare Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very early running horse weathervane with delicate presence and animated form manufactured by A.L
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Large Swell Bodied Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Woodbury, CT
A swell bodied copper whimsical and folksy running horse weathervane of large size.
Pictured in
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Early 20th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Running Horse Weathervane with Extraordinary Surface
Located in Sheffield, MA
This spirited running horse weathervane is most unusual for its untouched, weathered surface
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
A Very Fine 19th C. Gilt Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very fine gilt Ethan Allen Full-Bodied Running Horse weathervane.
Provenance: from a 40 year
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper
"ethan Allen" Running Horse Weathervane
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Hadley, MA
Classic, bold, full bodied copper vane, cast zinc head, with desirable early worn paint and verdigris surface. Early repairs include very old replaced horizontal rod, and a few old l...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper, Zinc
RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE “The Trotter”
Located in Lenox, MA
Attributed to J. Harris & Son of Boston, MA.
From the Matteson Farm in Shaftsbury, VT.
From the Matteson Farm in Shaftsbury, VT.
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper
Early A.L. Jewell Running Horse Weathervane
By A.L. Jewell
Located in Sheffield, MA
Superb early Jewell running horse in original, untouched condition. Fluid, dynamic movement
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Large 'Dexter' Running Horse
By Cushing and White
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pulsing, dynamic large running horse weathervane. Dexter was immortalized in period Currier and
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
19th Century Ethan Allen Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century Ethan Allen copper running horse weathervane with a cast iron head, all in
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper, Iron
Barn Horse
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Terrific early running horse barn ornament. Possibly a naive weathervane or fence post topper
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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Wood
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
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Early 20th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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Copper
Extraordinary 19thc Running Horse Weathervane Untouched Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC FORM AND WONDERFUL PATINA SURFACE RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE IS FROM THE FOURTH
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Culver City, CA
Classic weathervane with original bullet holes and wonderful patina.
Made in America circa 1900.
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Early 1900s American Prairie School Antique Running Horse Weathervane
A FULL-BODIED, MOLDED COPPER, RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE
Located in York County, PA
ETHAN ALLEN: A FULL-BODIED, MOLDED COPPER, RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE, CA 1880-1910:
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
American Copper Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane, J.W. Fiske. Circa 1880
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Hollywood, SC
American copper full bodied running horse weathervane with the original zinc head and mounted on a
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc
H 19.25 in W 33.5 in D 5 in
American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane, J. W. Fiske. C. 1870
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in Hollywood, SC
American gilt molded sheet copper full bodied running horse weathervane with the original Zinc head
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Gold, Copper, Iron
H 17.5 in W 30 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane Great Patina
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great verdigris surface. In overall very good condition, some bullet holes with early repairs to one side.
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
19THC FULL BODY HORSE RUNNING WEATHERVANE IN ORIGINAL SURFACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL SURFACE COPPER RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE IN GREAT VERDIGRIS PATINA/FROM A PRIVATE
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
19thc Gilded Horse Weathervane On Arrow On Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC GILDED RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE ON ORIGINAL ARROW AND ON A CUSTOM MADE IRON MOUNT.THE VANE
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Rare & Original Mustard Painted Ethan Allen Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC FORM RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE HAS A WONDERFUL ALL ORIGINAL MUSTARD PAINTED OVER
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
19THC ORIGINAL PAINITED RUNNING HORSE OVERSIZE WEATHERVANE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ENGLAND.THIS FOLKY HORSE IS ON A CUSTOM MADE CAST IRON MOUNT.VERY RARE SIZE WITH GREAT SURFACE AND PATINA !
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
19THC FULL BODY RUNNING HORSE OVER SIZE WEATHERVANE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC OVER SIZE FULL BODY COPPER AND ZINK HORSE WEATHERVANE ON A CUSTOM MADE IRON STAND.THIS VANE
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Early Gilded Horse and Buggy Weathervane
Located in Atlanta, GA
dynamic details and features a running horse and a buggy driver. Made of gilded copper in contrast with
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1920s American American Classical Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper, Iron
19thc Folky Original Painted Amish Horse Weathervane From Pa.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY AMISH RUNNING HORSE ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED 19THC WEATHER VANE ON STAND.THIS WONDERFUL
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
19th Century American Patchen Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
horse weathervane by E. G. Washburne & Co. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this weathervane
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Bronze, Copper
19th Horse Weather Vanes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of small running horses in molded tin - one has a bullet hole. The large one is molded copper
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper, Tin
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 Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper
19th c. Copper and Iron Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental and well conserved 19th c. New England weathervane shows a full-bodied, running
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Iron, Copper
Painted Sheet Iron Horse Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sheet iron Silhouette running horse weathervane with mustard paint.
Great surface with the
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Sheet 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 Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper, Zinc
19th Century Running Horse within a Circle Weathervane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom-made cast iron mounted copper running horse weathervane is a diminutive horse within
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper
J.W. Fiske Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
and products were custom-made to order.
A Fiske weathervane with horse and rider and most of the
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Horse George M. Patchen with a Sulkey and Driver Large Weathervane
Located in York County, PA
THIS FORM OF WEATHERVANE, UNIDENTIFIED MAKER, ca 1860-1890's :
This is the horse George M. Patchen
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Late 19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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Metal
Running Horse Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Running Horse Weathervane in old gold leaf. Made by Harris and Company, Boston, MA
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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Copper
Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th Century running horse weathervane by J.W. Fiske and Company. Beautifully crafted with
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
large running horse weathervane
Located in New York, NY
American running horse weathervane in as found found original surface
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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Copper
Large Running Horse Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Large Zinc Running Horse Weathervane in wonderful old patina. All original.
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Zinc
Running Horse Weathervane, Ethan Allen
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dynamic, spirited movement in a period running horse weathervane.
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Fiske Running Horse Weathervane
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautiful running horse weathervane, copper with a zinc head, all original including directionals
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Col. Patchen Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Woodbury, CT
A large size Col. Patchen Full bodied running horse weathervane with an exceptional 19th c
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Copper
Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Woodbury, CT
A large swell-bodied sheet copper Running Horse Weathervane from the private collection of the
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Ethan Allen Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Woodbury, CT
Ethan Allen Running Horse Full Bodied Weathervane, J. W. Fiske & Co. (1870-1893) New York City. A
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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Copper, Zinc
Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane, Ethan Allen
Located in Sheffield, MA
Running horse weathervane with overall pleasing untouched verdigris surface. Superb example with a
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
A highly spirited, one of a kind tinsmith made weathervane. Great movement and execution. This
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Wooden Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dynamic, hand carved wooden horse weathervane with original post and hand forged hardware
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Early Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dynamic, early depiction of the race horse, Dexter. Extraordinary, untouched verdigris surface.
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
A Gilded Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Norwalk, CT
A fine example of a American molded copper running horse
weathervane with an old gilded
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Running Horse Weathervane, Ethan Allen
Located in Sheffield, MA
A spirited stance and gait make this weathervane extremely appealing.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Sheet Iron Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
One of a kind sheet iron weathervane found in a Quaker barn in Chester County, Pennsylvania
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Dynamic Running Horse Weathervane, Mountain Boy
Located in Sheffield, MA
. Both weathervanes can be seen in the final image.
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Large 19th Century Running Horse Weathervane, Colnel Patchen
By L. W. Cushing & Sons
Located in Sheffield, MA
Full bodied, spirited horse with dynamic movement and monumental size. At 40-1/2" long, this is
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Large 19th Century Running Horse Weathervane, Colonel Patchen
Located in Sheffield, MA
Full bodied, spirited horse with dynamic movement and monumental size. At 40-1/2" long, this is
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Sheet Metal Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dynamic movement and varied surface. Beautifully formed armature.
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Tin
Large Mountain Boy Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Oversized running horse with powerful sense of movement. Detailed workmanship in mane, tail and
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Early 1900 Cast Iron Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1900 diminutive double-sided running horse weathervane in unusual cast iron, old and
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Materials
Iron
19th Century Cushing And White "Black Hawk" Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
19th Century "Black Hawk" Running Horse Weathervane. In old gold leaf. Circa 1870
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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Copper
"Dexter"
Located in Litchfield, CT
Running Horse Weathervane
American, ca. 1880-1890.
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19th Century Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Dexter Horse Weathervane
Located in Woodbury, CT
Swell-bodied running horse weathervane, circa 1880. A very fine and large sized “Dexter” race horse
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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Copper, Zinc
Dynamic Sheet Iron Running Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
Oversized and dynamic running horse sheet iron weathervane with striking armature and overall
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
Antique Folk Art Horse Weathervane
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This handsome horse weathervane radiates history, age and beauty. The horse in mid-gallop form
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19th Century American Antique Running Horse Weathervane
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Copper, Metal
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Antique Running Horse Weathervane For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique running horse weathervane you’re looking for. Each antique running horse weathervane for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and zinc. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique running horse weathervane, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique running horse weathervane, designed in the Folk Art or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique running horse weathervane over the years, but those crafted by Harris & Co. and J.W. Fiske & Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Running Horse Weathervane?
Prices for an antique running horse weathervane can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,450.
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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