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Antique Fish Weathervane
Antique Fish Weathervane

Antique Fish Weathervane

Located in Sandwich, MA

Antique American copper fish weathervane circa 1875. Purchased from a private Nantucket collection

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Gold Leaf

Stylized Bird Weathervane
Stylized Bird Weathervane

Stylized Bird Weathervane

Located in Branford, CT

Stylized weathervane. Weathered zinc and sheet iron. Circa 1900. L 30" H 20". Excellent original

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Impressive Rooster Weathervane
Impressive Rooster Weathervane

Impressive Rooster Weathervane

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 19th century full-bodied overscale copper weathervane of a rooster on a sphere in having

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane
Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane

Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane

Located in New York, NY

Antique bronze horse weathervane. The weathervane has it's own original patina. The weathervane

Category

1880s American American Colonial Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Bronze

Antique German Rooster Mounted Weathervane
Antique German Rooster Mounted Weathervane

Antique German Rooster Mounted Weathervane

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rooster weathervane naturally aged with several layers of old paint over zinc (ca. early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Zinc

19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American
19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American

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

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Brass, Copper

French Late 19th Century Weathervane
French Late 19th Century Weathervane

French Late 19th Century Weathervane

Located in Round Top, TX

A sensational later 19th century girouette - weathervane of a Galleon found in the South of France

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Stone, Copper

19th Century French Rooster Weathervane
19th Century French Rooster Weathervane

19th Century French Rooster Weathervane

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine French full bodied gilt copper rooster weathervane, with expressive face, fully formed tail

Category

19th Century French Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

Rooster Copper Weathervane on Iron Base
Rooster Copper Weathervane on Iron Base

Rooster Copper Weathervane on Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sculptural antique rooster weathervane fragment crafted in hand-cut copper, now mounted on a

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century American Copper Bull Weathervane
19th Century American Copper Bull Weathervane

19th Century American Copper Bull Weathervane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully weathered 19th century American copper bull weathervane, now presented on a newly

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England

Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England

Located in Southampton, NY

Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England Nice looking running horse weathervane with verdigris

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane
Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane

Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane

Located in Forney, TX

A large and remarkable 4' long early PA American scrollwork bannerette weathervane / wind

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Zinc

19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman
19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman

19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice late 19 TH Century weathervane, the patina is so much nicer in person, it is made with

Category

19th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand
Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand

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

Category

Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

19th century English Folk Art copper weathervane
19th century English Folk Art copper weathervane

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

Category

1870s British Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

19th Century English folk art metal weathervane
19th Century English folk art metal weathervane

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

Category

19th Century British Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Zinc

Antique American Iron Horse Weathervane, Nashville TN
Antique American Iron Horse Weathervane, Nashville TN

Antique American Iron Horse Weathervane, Nashville TN

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique American iron horse weathervane, Nashville TN, with moveable elaborate directional, mounted

Category

Early 20th Century North American Sporting Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts
Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts

Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts

Located in York County, PA

Eagle weathervane in a beautiful form with great folk presence, possibly made by A.L. JEWELL & CO

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Copper Weathervane
Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Copper Weathervane

Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Copper Weathervane

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Copper Weathervane This fine example is stamped at the base

Category

1920s American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Coiled in the Wind: Folk Art Snake Weathervane
Coiled in the Wind: Folk Art Snake Weathervane

Coiled in the Wind: Folk Art Snake Weathervane

Located in New York, NY

Snake Weathervane on Stand A late 19th to early 20th century cut-sheet iron weathervane in the

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Antique Gilt Copper Flying Eagle Weathervane, 19th Century
Antique Gilt Copper Flying Eagle Weathervane, 19th Century

Antique Gilt Copper Flying Eagle Weathervane, 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

A 19th-century American full-bodied gilt copper fluing eagle weathervane. An eagle perched on a

Category

19th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Bronze, Zinc

American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White
American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White

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

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane
19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane

19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane, circa 1890, having a carved and painted

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Antique American Folk Art Copper Horse And Buggy Weathervane
Antique American Folk Art Copper Horse And Buggy Weathervane

Antique American Folk Art Copper Horse And Buggy Weathervane

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine American Folk Art Weathervane with excellent Primitive profile and in original condition. A

Category

19th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

19th Century Iron Indian Weathervane with Stand
19th Century Iron Indian Weathervane with Stand

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...

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rooster Weathervane
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rooster Weathervane

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Pine

19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane
19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane

19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare antique folk art copper rooster with an wonderful vert de gris patine. A real unique find. France, circa 1800-1900. More photo's available on request Weathered and...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century Diminutive Full Bodied Brass Cockerel Weathervane
Late 19th Century Diminutive Full Bodied Brass Cockerel Weathervane

Late 19th Century Diminutive Full Bodied Brass Cockerel Weathervane

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Diminutive Full Bodied Cockerel Weathervane. Utterly Charming, likely from a Chicken Coop or

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Brass

Antique Battleship Weathervane Weathered Paint American Primitive Steel Metal
Antique Battleship Weathervane Weathered Paint American Primitive Steel Metal

Antique Battleship Weathervane Weathered Paint American Primitive Steel Metal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Battleship Weathervane Weathered Paint American Primitive Steel Metal. Circa Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Metal, Steel

19th c Running Horse Weathervane A.L. Jewell Waltham MA
19th c Running Horse Weathervane A.L. Jewell Waltham MA

19th c Running Horse Weathervane A.L. Jewell Waltham MA

By A.L. Jewell

Located in Woodbury, CT

Exceptional molded copper weathervane depicting a full-bodied running horse, attributed to A.L

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron, Zinc

19th Century Eagle Weathervane, Attributed to Cushing & White
19th Century Eagle Weathervane, Attributed to Cushing & White

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...

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Antique Arts & Crafts Moby Dick "Whale" Copper Metal 37" Weathervane
Antique Arts & Crafts Moby Dick "Whale" Copper Metal 37" Weathervane

Antique Arts & Crafts Moby Dick "Whale" Copper Metal 37" Weathervane

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Moby Dick "Whale" Copper Metal 37" Weathervane. Circa Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Folk Art Wrought Iron Weathervane With Rooster
Early 20th Century Folk Art Wrought Iron Weathervane With Rooster

Early 20th Century Folk Art Wrought Iron Weathervane With Rooster

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Folk Art Wrought Iron Weathervane With Rooster. 37 1/2 inches wide by 42 inches tall by 1 inch deep

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century
American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century

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

Category

19th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Bronze, Zinc

“Ethan Allen” Running Horse Weathervane by Harris & Co. Boston, Ma.
“Ethan Allen” Running Horse Weathervane by Harris & Co. Boston, Ma.

“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

Category

1880s American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane
Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane

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

Category

1890s Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th Century Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive Weathervane
19th Century Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive Weathervane

19th Century Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive Weathervane

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century Cornish copper Folk Art steam train, locomotive weathervane The model steam train at

Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Early 19th Century American Iron Horse Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount
Early 19th Century American Iron Horse Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount

Early 19th Century American Iron Horse Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

All muscle and motion, this early 19th-century American running horse weathervane still seems to

Category

Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, Fiske, C. 1870
American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, Fiske, C. 1870

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

Category

1870s American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf

American Diminutive Gilt Copper Eagle Weathervane on Iron Stand, Circa 1810
American Diminutive Gilt Copper Eagle Weathervane on Iron Stand, Circa 1810

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

Category

1810s American American Colonial Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century Running Horse Gilt Weather Vane
19th Century Running Horse Gilt Weather Vane

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

Category

1860s American American Craftsman Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Large early American Antique Copper Bannerette Weather Vane
Large early American Antique Copper Bannerette Weather Vane

Large early American Antique Copper Bannerette Weather Vane

Located in Leesburg, VA

. This rare and large American scrollwork bannerette weathervane recalls those produced by Jonathan

Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Antique American Figural Painted Copper Horse Weatherwane with Cast Directional
Antique American Figural Painted Copper Horse Weatherwane with Cast Directional

Antique American Figural Painted Copper Horse Weatherwane with Cast Directional

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This figural antique weathervane is usigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States

Category

Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

Large 19th Century Verdigris Cockerel Weather Vane
Large 19th Century Verdigris Cockerel Weather Vane

Large 19th Century Verdigris Cockerel Weather Vane

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

A Large natural verdigris full-bodied copper Cockerel weathervane is a fine and striking example of

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Antique Copper Fish on Iron Base
Antique Copper Fish on Iron Base

Antique Copper Fish on Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking sculptural fish executed in hand-formed copper, richly patinated with layered verdigris, deep teal, and warm umber tones that have developed organically over time. The fis...

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure

Located in London, GB

on a larger weathervane of sorts. The figure has been waxed at some point to protect the surface, it

Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Pine

Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved oak barometer
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved oak barometer

Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved oak barometer

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved oak barometer, having a quality carved oak case with floral and scrollwork detail throughout, to the top is a fantastic large carved eagl...

Category

19th Century Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Brass

American Copper and Brass Sulky Driver Weather Vane
American Copper and Brass Sulky Driver Weather Vane

American Copper and Brass Sulky Driver Weather Vane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A dynamic American copper and brass weather vane depicting a trotting horse pulling a sulky with driver. The horse is shown in full stride, with finely shaped body panels and applied...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

be your trusted source. Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters

Category

19th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane
19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters

Category

19th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

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Antique Weathervanes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique weathervanes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique weathervanes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and iron. Antique weathervanes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art, Neoclassical and Victorian antique weathervanes are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique weathervanes over the years, but those made by J.W. Fiske & Company, Harris & Co. and Bavent are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Weathervanes?

Antique weathervanes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $256 and the highest can go for as much as $185,000.

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.