$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
Copper, Iron, Zinc
$20,000
H 32.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.5 in
American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, Fiske, C. 1870
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt copper full bodied running horse directional weathervane with two gilt circular
Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf
Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane
Located in Forney, TX
A large and remarkable 4' long early PA American scrollwork bannerette weathervane / wind
Metal, Copper, Zinc
$4,995
H 73.5 in W 26 in D 30 in
Antique American Figural Painted Copper Horse Weatherwane with Cast Directional
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
does the N,S,E,W directional letters and the entire weathervane has been painted black some time ago
Copper, Iron
Unavailable
H 55.75 in W 21 in D 20 in
18th Century French Wrought Iron Wolf Head Weathervane in Stone Base
Located in Woodbury, CT
-wrought iron wolf's head weathervane without directionals and a stem decorated with a profusion of riveted
Limestone, Wrought Iron
Red Cupola Top with Weathervane Directional
Located in Santa Monica, CA
weathervane directional.
Sheet Metal
Early Whale Weathervane Directional Hand Made
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
was a functional weathervane and has all the details that make it a wonderful collectable piece of
Iron
Huge 19th Century Iron Directional Weathervane Arrow
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Simply Huge Wrought Iron Weathervane Directional Arrow. Untouched, naturally worn surface. Bespoke
Iron
19th Century Iron Wind Directional Weathervane
Located in Surrey, BC
Handmade forged metal Directional weathervane, with full provenance available with condition report
Iron
American Patinated Copper Full Bodied Heron Directional Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
American full bodied patinated copper stork or heron directional weathervane. Sitting a top a
Copper, Steel, Tin
Antique Wrought Iron Directional Weathervane, circa 1900-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: A wrought iron Directional weathervane with bullet riddled plate that spins at the top
Wrought Iron, Iron
American Copper Full Bodied Squirrel Directional Weathervane, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper full bodied squirrel weathervane grasping an acorn with the original Directional
Copper, Iron
19thc Sailboat Weathervane W/ Original Directionals From N.e.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FOLKY AND WORN SAILBOAT WEATHERVANE HAS THE ORIGINAL IRON DIRECTIONALS .THIS RUSTIC TIN & IRON
Tin, Iron
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
English Hunter and Dog Hunt Directional Weathervane on Metal Base
Located in Houston, TX
English hunter and dog hunt directional weathervane on metal base featuring a hunter in a shooting
Metal, Brass, Iron
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
Copper
Sold
H 30 in W 55 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Molded Copper Hollow Body Rooster Weathervane on Directional Arrow
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a molded copper hollow body rooster weathervane on directional arrow, mounted on
Copper
19THC EAGLE WEATHERVANE W/ GREAT ORIGINAL SURFACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS WONDERFUL 19TH C. FULL BODY COPPER EAGLE WEATHERVANE WITH THE ORIGINAL DIRECTIONALS IS ON A
Copper, Iron
19th Century Copper Eagle Weathervane on Custom Steel Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Monumental verdigris weathervane with fully spread eagle and bronze directional sign. The
Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century Diminutive Tin Cat Weathervane on Original Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is such a unusual figurative tin cat weathervane with the original Directional's and base
Metal
French Copper Horse Directional Weather Vane. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
French copper horse directional weather vane on stand. Late 19th Century
Copper, Iron
Sold
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
Copper, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 71 in W 36 in D 20 in
American Copper Full Bodied Horse Weather Vane with Directional on Stand, C 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
iron rod, rotating zinc directional, copper spheres, and resting on hand made iron stand, Late 19th
Copper, Wrought Iron
Blue Painted Sheet Iron Pennant with White Star on Stand
Located in Milford, NH
iron pole and square iron base. Probably used as a wind directional on a weathervane, dating to the
Iron, Sheet Metal
Large Antique Copper Weathervane
Located in Ongar, GB
A large early 20th century copper directional arrow weathervane which has a beautiful natural
Copper
Vintage Copper Dog Weathervane on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming vintage copper dog that originally was attached to weathervane directional. It looks like
Copper, Iron
American Copper Trotting Horse Weathervane with Directionals
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A full bodied copper weathervane with moving directional. No base is included.
Copper
Antique Copper Pig and Directionals Weathervane Set
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique figural weather vane with directionals. This piece features a large figural pig topper
Copper
Sold
H 35.5 in W 29.5 in D 24 in
American Copper and Zinc Egret Directional Weathervane Mounted on Stand, C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper egret weathervane with a zinc directional, double copper sphere's, and mounted on
Copper, Iron, Zinc
Rooster WeatherVane on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique rooster weathervane with complete directional arrows on a wood stand display from late
Metal
Banner Red Glass Arrow Weathervane, circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Diminutive arrow directional banner weathervane with original red glass inserted in an iron frame
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Pig Weather Vane with Directionals
By Massachusetts Iron Works
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing tabletop weather vane has the original Victorian cast iron base and directional. The
Iron
Early 20th Century Miniature Horse Weather Vane and Directionals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
found condition. It is also retains the original directionals.
Copper
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
Rooster Weathervane with original Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast zinc and copper rooster with crimped tail
Zinc, Copper
Rooster Weathervane Accompanied with Original Directionals
Located in Litchfield, CT
, cast iron rod and directionals. It is rare to find a weathervane with their original directionals
Alll Original Fox Weathervane with Elaborate Directionals
Located in Woodbury, CT
We adore this fabulous fox weathervane with his saw-blade tail and large original directionals
Wrought Iron
Zinc Weathervane
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A Napoleon III weathervane with original directionals on wrought iron base.
Zinc
Wind Directional
Located in Hudson, NY
very early 20th c weathered wind directional - large scale - has three oilers for maintenance
Metal
Antique Weathervane American Eagle
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Weathervane American Eagle with directional arrow - not original gilding (restored in 1980
Tin, Gold Leaf
Arrow Weathervane with Original Directionals
Located in Litchfield, CT
for a weathervane, it is quite rare to find them with their original directionals and in virtually
Copper
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.25 in W 25.5 in D 12 in
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand carved stone container fountain trough basin planter antique farm Sink CA. 18th 19th century small water fountain Basin of hand C. Carved Stone container jardiniere. Color and p...
Stone, Limestone
$116,510
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$234,427Sale 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
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
Antique Fish Weathervane
Located in Sandwich, MA
Antique American copper fish weathervane circa 1875. Purchased from a private Nantucket collection in the 1980s. Original surface with remnants of gold leaf. Great condition, measure...
Copper, Gold Leaf
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$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
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
$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
$2,800
H 40.5 in W 30.5 in D 8 in
Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Monumental 19th century fisherman atop fish double whirligig weather vane, from Harpswell, Maine, circa 1890, an exceptionally large rustic weather vane from a fisherman's shanty, wi...
Pine
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
$18,500
H 20 in W 33.5 in D 5.5 in
American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A 19th-century American full-bodied running horse weathervane by E. G. Washburne & Co. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this weathervane showcases the remarkable artistry...
Bronze, Zinc
$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
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
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 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
Copper, 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.
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.