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American Gilt Copper & Cast Iron Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane, circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
American gilt copper and cast iron full bodied rooster weathervane mounted on stand, Late 19th
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1880s American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Copper, Iron

Antique American Gilt Copper & Cast Iron Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane, circa 1880
American Gilt Copper & Cast Iron Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane, circa 1880

American Gilt Copper & Cast Iron Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane, circa 1880

H 18.75 in W 14 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Weathervane of Cast Iron, Copper, & Brass with Handcrafted Model T Ford
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This vintage weathervane is made from cast iron, copper, and brass and is a rare piece of American
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Iron, Sheet Metal

Antique Weathervane of Cast Iron, Copper, & Brass with Handcrafted Model T Ford
Vintage Weathervane of Cast Iron, Copper, & Brass with Handcrafted Model T Ford

Vintage Weathervane of Cast Iron, Copper, & Brass with Handcrafted Model T Ford

H 35 in W 18 in D 7 in
19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fairbury iron works was founded in 1890 and manufactured its first windmill in 1899. In 1900 the
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique 19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base
19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base

19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base

H 18.5 in W 24 in D 5 in
19th Century French Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
and fantastic verdigris surface, on contemporary cast iron base
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19th Century French Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron

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

19th Century French Rooster Weathervane

H 34 in Dm 12 in
American Copper Spread Winged Eagle Weathervane with Sphere and Arrow, C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
cast iron squared base. Weathervane has a fine natural verdigris patina in the original condition with
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1880s American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique American Copper Spread Winged Eagle Weathervane with Sphere and Arrow, C. 1880
American Copper Spread Winged Eagle Weathervane with Sphere and Arrow, C. 1880

American Copper Spread Winged Eagle Weathervane with Sphere and Arrow, C. 1880

H 26.5 in W 31.25 in D 32 in
American Copper Full Bodied Pig Directional Weathervane on Stand, circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Copper full bodied pig directional weathervane resting on squared iron stand, late 19th
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1880s American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron, Zinc

Antique American Copper Full Bodied Pig Directional Weathervane on Stand, circa 1880
American Copper Full Bodied Pig Directional Weathervane on Stand, circa 1880

American Copper Full Bodied Pig Directional Weathervane on Stand, circa 1880

H 49.75 in W 26.5 in D 18.25 in
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 Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf

Antique 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

H 32.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.5 in
Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts
Located in York County, PA
: Eagle weathervane, made of hammered copper with a cast zinc head and talons, in a beautifully stylized
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Late 19th Century Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Metal

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

Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts

H 27 in W 27.5 in D 14.75 in
19th Century Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive Weathervane
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
this is original and on an iron rod. The iron rod is mounted in a heavy attractive cast-iron base also
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Antique 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

H 59 in W 18 in D 18 in
Antique American Figural Painted Copper Horse Weatherwane with Cast Directional
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
done in formed copper to depict a galloping horse. The directional is composed of cast iron with a
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron

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

H 73.5 in W 26 in D 30 in
St. Julien Weather Vane Attributed to J.W. Fiske 19th Century Full Bodied Metal
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century, full-bodied molded sheet copper horse and driver vane with cast iron horse's head and
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper

Antique St. Julien Weather Vane Attributed to J.W. Fiske 19th Century Full Bodied Metal
St. Julien Weather Vane Attributed to J.W. Fiske 19th Century Full Bodied Metal

St. Julien Weather Vane Attributed to J.W. Fiske 19th Century Full Bodied Metal

H 22.25 in W 33.5 in D 5.13 in
19thc Original Painted Running Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Century Molded copper with cast iron head, sheet copper mane, full bodied tail, old dry white paint
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper

Antique 19thc Original Painted Running Horse Weather Vane
19thc Original Painted Running Horse Weather Vane

19thc Original Painted Running Horse Weather Vane

H 22.25 in W 31.25 in D 4.5 in
19thc Folky Chicken Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in good condition. It is mounted on a cast iron custom made base.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Metal, Copper

19thc Folky Chicken Weather Vane
19thc Folky Chicken Weather Vane

19thc Folky Chicken Weather Vane

H 18.5 in W 22 in D 5 in
Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880
Located in York County, PA
. There is a cast iron spinner and a tiny porcelain knob. The top is a 20” wide plank, followed by shelves
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Mid-19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Wood

Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880
Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880

Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880

H 32 in W 29 in D 20 in

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Monumental and Unusual Folk Art Stage Coach Figure and Horses, 1927
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental and unusual Folk Art stage coach figure and horses, 1927. All hand executed, amazing detail, working lamps, velvet interior on coach.
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1920s American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Plaster

Antique Monumental and Unusual Folk Art Stage Coach Figure and Horses, 1927
Monumental and Unusual Folk Art Stage Coach Figure and Horses, 1927

Monumental and Unusual Folk Art Stage Coach Figure and Horses, 1927

H 15 in W 48 in D 13 in
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...
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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

Antique Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
An exceptional period pair of Arts & Crafts hand hammered & wrought iron gates
By Charles Robert Ashbee
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of Arts and Crafts hand-hammered and hand-wrought iron gates with scrolling floral decoration to the top with some of the widest tight scroll work decoration I ha...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Wrought Iron

An exceptional period pair of Arts & Crafts hand hammered & wrought iron gates
An exceptional period pair of Arts & Crafts hand hammered & wrought iron gates

An exceptional period pair of Arts & Crafts hand hammered & wrought iron gates

H 108 in W 62.2 in D 2 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 HOWARD STYLE TURKEY WORK CARPET KILIM RUG ARMCHAIR
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable original Victorian mahogany framed country house club armchair with bo...
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1880s English Kilim Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 HOWARD STYLE TURKEY WORK CARPET KILIM RUG ARMCHAIR
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 HOWARD STYLE TURKEY WORK CARPET KILIM RUG ARMCHAIR

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 HOWARD STYLE TURKEY WORK CARPET KILIM RUG ARMCHAIR

H 36.23 in W 29.53 in D 36.62 in
Early 20th Century Cast Stone Garden Gnome Sitting on a Pad
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic cast stone garden gnome from the early twentieth century. In fabulous condition with minimal wear from age and the elements. Gnome sitting on a pad with his hands at his si...
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1920s American Adirondack Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Cast Stone

Early 20th Century Cast Stone Garden Gnome Sitting on a Pad
Early 20th Century Cast Stone Garden Gnome Sitting on a Pad

Early 20th Century Cast Stone Garden Gnome Sitting on a Pad

H 15.5 in Dm 14 in
Halladay H37 Star Red Windmill Weight
By U. S. Wind Engine and Pump Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic piece of Americana! Halladay H37 cast iron red windmill weight made by the U.S. Wind Engine and Pump Company between 1880-1916 in Nebraska. Please note: Only the red windmi...
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19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Iron

Halladay H37 Star Red Windmill Weight
Halladay H37 Star Red Windmill Weight

Halladay H37 Star Red Windmill Weight

H 17 in W 15 in D 3 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
Antique French Zinc Weathervane in Original Condition C1900's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique zinc weathervane that we believe probably came from France and was constructed around the turn of the century and by that we mean circa 1900. Completely original and unrestor...
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Early 1900s French Country Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Zinc

Antique French Zinc Weathervane in Original Condition C1900's
Antique French Zinc Weathervane in Original Condition C1900's

Antique French Zinc Weathervane in Original Condition C1900's

H 52.63 in W 27.38 in D 8.25 in
Pair of American Cast Iron and Painted Garden Planters, Circa 1825
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American cast iron garden planters with floral molded edges, scrolled dragon handles, and terminating on raised decorative floral circular and squared plinths, Early 19th Cen...
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1820s American American Empire Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron and Painted Garden Planters, Circa 1825
Pair of American Cast Iron and Painted Garden Planters, Circa 1825

Pair of American Cast Iron and Painted Garden Planters, Circa 1825

H 28 in W 48 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Model Cow Horn PP 505 by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
"Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chair model cow horn PP 505 by Hans Wegner. New production. Great luxury sometimes comes in small packages. This is one of Wegner smallest chairs, bu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Model Cow Horn PP 505 by Hans Wegner
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Model Cow Horn PP 505 by Hans Wegner

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Model Cow Horn PP 505 by Hans Wegner

H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 17.72 in
Antique Leather Strap with Eight Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Leather Strap with Eight Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s An antique leather strap with eight brass bells from the Swiss Alps manufactured ca. 1900. These bells are used t...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Metal

Antique Leather Strap with Eight Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s
Antique Leather Strap with Eight Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s

Antique Leather Strap with Eight Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s

H 18.12 in W 0.99 in D 1.19 in
Pair of American Cast Iron Campana-Form Floral Garden Urns on Plinths Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American cast iron and painted campana-form floral garden urns with an incised molded edge, flanking acanthus side handles, and resting on decorative squared floral plinths. ...
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1880s American American Empire Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Campana-Form Floral Garden Urns on Plinths Circa 1880
Pair of American Cast Iron Campana-Form Floral Garden Urns on Plinths Circa 1880

Pair of American Cast Iron Campana-Form Floral Garden Urns on Plinths Circa 1880

H 39.5 in W 31.5 in D 21.75 in
19th Century Folky Iron Rooster Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic folky rooster is mounted on a custom-made iron stand. This sheet iron rooster is in good condition and has a nice even mellow patina. He was found in the Midwest at a ...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Iron

19th Century Folky Iron Rooster Weather Vane on Stand
19th Century Folky Iron Rooster Weather Vane on Stand

19th Century Folky Iron Rooster Weather Vane on Stand

H 22 in W 19 in D 3 in
Antique Hendryx Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Bird Cage & Stand with Flowers and Vine
By Hendryx
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau Twisted Wrought Iron Bird Cage Stand with Flowers and Vines and Hendryx Metal Bird Cage with 2 Glass Feeders. Circa Early 20th . Measurements: Stand: 74.5" H x 2...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Iron

Antique Hendryx Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Bird Cage & Stand with Flowers and Vine
Antique Hendryx Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Bird Cage & Stand with Flowers and Vine

Antique Hendryx Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Bird Cage & Stand with Flowers and Vine

H 74.5 in W 20.25 in D 16 in
Scottish Cast Iron Decorative Umbrella Stand, Carron Company, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Scottish cast iron umbrella stand with decorative urns, swags, and floral motif resting on a molded edge rectangular base with two removable pans for water . Mid-19th century. Carron...
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1850s Scottish Early Victorian Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Iron

Scottish Cast Iron Decorative Umbrella Stand, Carron Company, Circa 1850
Scottish Cast Iron Decorative Umbrella Stand, Carron Company, Circa 1850

Scottish Cast Iron Decorative Umbrella Stand, Carron Company, Circa 1850

H 39 in W 34 in D 10.75 in
Antique Oil on Canvas Pastoral Cow Painting by Julius Bergmann
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique oil on canvas pastoral cow painting is signed and dated (1889) by the artist, “J. Bergmann ‘89”. Because Bergmann used an vertically oriented canvas, the viewer is able ...
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Late 19th Century German Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique Oil on Canvas Pastoral Cow Painting by Julius Bergmann
Antique Oil on Canvas Pastoral Cow Painting by Julius Bergmann

Antique Oil on Canvas Pastoral Cow Painting by Julius Bergmann

H 40.75 in W 31.375 in D 3.5 in

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19th Century English Cast Iron Victorian Weathervane
Located in York, GB
Elegant Victorian cast iron weathervane. The decorative base is comprised of three liver birds
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19th Century Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century English Cast Iron Victorian Weathervane
19th Century English Cast Iron Victorian Weathervane

19th Century English Cast Iron Victorian Weathervane

H 36.23 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Cast Iron Rooster Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
The large size Rochester Iron Works cast iron rooster weathervane retaining its old painted surface.
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19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Antique Cast Iron Rooster Weathervane
Cast Iron Rooster Weathervane

Cast Iron Rooster Weathervane

H 24 in W 36 in
Gilded Copper and Cast Iron Arrow Weathervane
Located in New Hope, PA
in the last quarter of the 19th century and is molded copper and cast iron with a weathered original
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron

Gilded Copper and Cast Iron Arrow Weathervane
Gilded Copper and Cast Iron Arrow Weathervane

Gilded Copper and Cast Iron Arrow Weathervane

H 28 in W 61 in D 2 in
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
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

Circa 1900's Cast Iron Cow Weathervane
Circa 1900's Cast Iron Cow Weathervane

Circa 1900's Cast Iron Cow Weathervane

H 9 in W 18.5 in D 4 in
New England Ship Weathervane in Copper and Cast Iron Sails, circa 1880
Located in Litchfield, CT
This American ship weathervane is made in copper with cast iron sails and upper portion. The piece
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron

New England Ship Weathervane in Copper and Cast Iron Sails, circa 1880
New England Ship Weathervane in Copper and Cast Iron Sails, circa 1880

New England Ship Weathervane in Copper and Cast Iron Sails, circa 1880

H 35.5 in W 25 in D 2.25 in
Beautiful 19th Century French Weathervane
Located in North Beninngton, VT
weathervane from Quebec. The flag on top first half is copper and the outside part is cast iron, like many of
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19th Century Canadian Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Copper, Iron

Beautiful 19th Century French Weathervane
Beautiful 19th Century French Weathervane

Beautiful 19th Century French Weathervane

H 60 in W 25 in D 15 in
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 Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century Ethan Allen Horse Weathervane
19th Century Ethan Allen Horse Weathervane

19th Century Ethan Allen Horse Weathervane

H 13 in W 26.25 in D 1.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Directional Weathervane, circa 1900-1930
Antique Wrought Iron Directional Weathervane, circa 1900-1930

Antique Wrought Iron Directional Weathervane, circa 1900-1930

H 57 in W 38 in D 9 in
19th Century Painted Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century painted cast iron rooster windmill weight Rare antique windmill weight. Ample
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

19th Century Painted Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight
19th Century Painted Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight

19th Century Painted Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight

H 15.5 in W 15 in D 4.5 in
Cast Iron 'Barnacle Eye' Rooster Windmill Weight
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderful example of a late 19th century 'Barnacle Eye' rooster windmill weight manufactured by the Elgin Wind Power & Pump Co. of Elgin, IL. Presented on a custom museum mount.
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19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Iron

Cast Iron 'Barnacle Eye' Rooster Windmill Weight
Cast Iron 'Barnacle Eye' Rooster Windmill Weight

Cast Iron 'Barnacle Eye' Rooster Windmill Weight

H 19 in W 18 in D 6 in
Early Gilded Horse and Buggy Weathervane
Located in Atlanta, GA
cast iron. Well displayed with great patina.
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1920s American American Classical Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron

Early Gilded Horse and Buggy Weathervane
Early Gilded Horse and Buggy Weathervane

Early Gilded Horse and Buggy Weathervane

H 19.5 in W 34.5 in D 4 in
19th C Cast Iron Horse Wind Mill Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Cast iron horse wind mill weight with a cast iron mount. This is more then likely a
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

19th C Cast Iron Horse Wind Mill Weight
19th C Cast Iron Horse Wind Mill Weight

19th C Cast Iron Horse Wind Mill Weight

H 17 in W 17.5 in D 4 in
19THC EAGLE WEATHERVANE W/ GREAT ORIGINAL SURFACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CUSTOM MADE CAST IRON MOUNT. THE SURFACE IS BEAUTIFUL, FROM NEW ENGLAND AND DATES FROM THE LATE 1800'S
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19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron

19THC EAGLE WEATHERVANE W/ GREAT ORIGINAL SURFACE
19THC EAGLE WEATHERVANE W/ GREAT ORIGINAL SURFACE

19THC EAGLE WEATHERVANE W/ GREAT ORIGINAL SURFACE

H 52 in W 24 in D 21 in
DIMINUTIVE QUILL WEATHERVANE, 1880-1910
Located in York County, PA
now a very minimal wall mount. If you'd like a standing mount, I can have any sort of cast iron mount
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19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

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Copper

DIMINUTIVE QUILL WEATHERVANE, 1880-1910
DIMINUTIVE QUILL WEATHERVANE, 1880-1910

DIMINUTIVE QUILL WEATHERVANE, 1880-1910

H 13.5 in W 25 in D NaN in
Rooster Weathervane With Excellent Verdigris Surface
Located in York County, PA
store display accessory. With a bell-shaped, cast-iron weight and terrific, forest green-painted surface
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19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Rooster Weathervane With Excellent Verdigris Surface
Rooster Weathervane With Excellent Verdigris Surface

Rooster Weathervane With Excellent Verdigris Surface

H 26 in W 24 in D 5 in
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 Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

19THC ORIGINAL PAINITED RUNNING HORSE OVERSIZE WEATHERVANE
19THC ORIGINAL PAINITED RUNNING HORSE OVERSIZE WEATHERVANE

19THC ORIGINAL PAINITED RUNNING HORSE OVERSIZE WEATHERVANE

H 21 in W 42 in D 6 in
FOLKY NEW ENGLAND HAND MADE BANNER WEATHERVANE W/ 1915 CUT OUTS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 20THC HANDMADE FOLKY 1915 BANNER CAST IRON AND HAND FORGED STEM. THIS VANE IS ALL HANDMADE W
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Early 20th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

FOLKY NEW ENGLAND HAND MADE BANNER WEATHERVANE W/ 1915 CUT OUTS
FOLKY NEW ENGLAND HAND MADE BANNER WEATHERVANE W/ 1915 CUT OUTS

FOLKY NEW ENGLAND HAND MADE BANNER WEATHERVANE W/ 1915 CUT OUTS

H 46 in W 46 in D 10 in
19THC NEW ENGLAND COD/FISH WEATHERVANE ON MOUNT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
IS ON A PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM MADE CAST IRON STAND. THIS VANE COMES FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION FROM
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19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper

19THC NEW ENGLAND COD/FISH WEATHERVANE ON MOUNT
19THC NEW ENGLAND COD/FISH WEATHERVANE ON MOUNT

19THC NEW ENGLAND COD/FISH WEATHERVANE ON MOUNT

H 14 in W 27 in D 6 in
Rare 19th Century Full Body Rooster Copper Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
IS ON A CUSTOM CAST IRON MOUNT. (THE ROOSTER HAS BEEN REMOUNTED ON A CENTER MOUNT)THE SURFACE IS
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19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper

Rare 19th Century Full Body Rooster Copper Weathervane
Rare 19th Century Full Body Rooster Copper Weathervane

Rare 19th Century Full Body Rooster Copper Weathervane

H 18 in W 11 in D 3 in
19th C. Rare Oversize Original Gilded Banner Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ALL HANDMADE WITH A CUSTOM MADE CAST IRON WALL MOUNT.THIS WEATHER VANE IS THE BEST OF ITS KIND AND HAS
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19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Zinc

19th C. Rare Oversize Original Gilded Banner Weathervane
19th C. Rare Oversize Original Gilded Banner Weathervane

19th C. Rare Oversize Original Gilded Banner Weathervane

H 54 in W 78 in D 4 in
Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890, by J. W. Fiske, New York City
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Dallas, TX
A full-bodied horse and rider or jockey weathervane with a moulded copper body and cast zinc heads
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890, by J. W. Fiske, New York City
Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890, by J. W. Fiske, New York City

Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890, by J. W. Fiske, New York City

H 26.5 in W 31 in D 11 in
19th C Early Hand Made Iron Galloping Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Th C early hand made iron galloping horse weathervane. (Circa 1860-1870) This piece is from New
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19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th C Early Hand Made Iron Galloping Horse Weather Vane
19th C Early Hand Made Iron Galloping Horse Weather Vane

19th C Early Hand Made Iron Galloping Horse Weather Vane

H 24.5 in W 27.25 in D 3.25 in
French Copper Horse Directional Weather Vane. Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
French copper horse directional weather vane on stand. Late 19th Century
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1870s French Louis Philippe Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron

French Copper Horse Directional Weather Vane. Circa 1870
French Copper Horse Directional Weather Vane. Circa 1870

French Copper Horse Directional Weather Vane. Circa 1870

H 56 in W 37.5 in D 14 in
19th Century Copper Eagle Weather Vane, Likely by Jewell, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
diminutive cast and welded copper hollow eagle weather vane in a unique posture with wings raised upright
Category

1860s American Federal Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper

19th Century Copper Eagle Weather Vane, Likely by Jewell, circa 1860
19th Century Copper Eagle Weather Vane, Likely by Jewell, circa 1860

19th Century Copper Eagle Weather Vane, Likely by Jewell, circa 1860

H 19.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.25 in
c. 1890 A20 Rooster Windmill Weight
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. Elaborate cast iron body with striking detail, an amazing patina, and traces of the original paint surface.
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

c. 1890 A20 Rooster Windmill Weight
c. 1890 A20 Rooster Windmill Weight

c. 1890 A20 Rooster Windmill Weight

H 19 in W 18 in D 6 in
19th Century Original Salmon Painted Whale Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
professionally mounted on a cast iron base. Fully functional, this piece can be used as either nautically
Category

19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Sheet Metal, Iron

19th Century Original Salmon Painted Whale Weather Vane
19th Century Original Salmon Painted Whale Weather Vane

19th Century Original Salmon Painted Whale Weather Vane

H 46 in W 22 in D 17 in
Antique American Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique cast aluminum and copper horse weather vane on contemporary hand wrought iron base FOR OUR
Category

Early 20th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Aluminum, Copper, Iron

Antique American Horse Weather Vane
Antique American Horse Weather Vane

Antique American Horse Weather Vane

H 14 in W 22.5 in D 4 in
EARLY 20THC COPPER FULL BODY SAILBOAT WEATHER VANE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FLAGS AND STAFF AND HAS BEEN PROF. MOUNTED ON A CAST IRON STAND.THE SAILBOAT HAS GREAT PRESENCE AND IS
Category

Early 20th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

EARLY 20THC COPPER FULL BODY SAILBOAT WEATHER VANE
EARLY 20THC COPPER FULL BODY SAILBOAT WEATHER VANE

EARLY 20THC COPPER FULL BODY SAILBOAT WEATHER VANE

H 29 in W 26 in D 6 in
19th Century Eagle Weather by A. L. Jewell & Company
By A.L. Jewell
Located in Nantucket, MA
Spread wing eagle in flattened full-body form perched on a ball. Molded copper with cast zinc head
Category

Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Zinc

19th Century Eagle Weather by A. L. Jewell & Company
19th Century Eagle Weather by A. L. Jewell & Company

19th Century Eagle Weather by A. L. Jewell & Company

H 27.5 in W 28 in D 15 in
Late 19th Century Trio of Arrows Weathervane Finial
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large 19th century wrought and cast iron weathervane finial, a trio of crossing arrows, wonderful
Category

Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Trio of Arrows Weathervane Finial
Late 19th Century Trio of Arrows Weathervane Finial

Late 19th Century Trio of Arrows Weathervane Finial

H 64.18 in W 25.99 in D 9.06 in
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
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Pig Weather Vane with Directionals
19th Century Cast Iron Pig Weather Vane with Directionals

19th Century Cast Iron Pig Weather Vane with Directionals

H 27 in W 17 in D 11 in
19th c. Copper and Iron Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dexter Horse hand-constructed with a cast-iron head, molded ears, eyes and mouth. Rich character is
Category

19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron, Copper

19th c. Copper and Iron Running Horse Weathervane
19th c. Copper and Iron Running Horse Weathervane

19th c. Copper and Iron Running Horse Weathervane

H 55 in W 33 in D 19 in
French Banner Weathervane Finial
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Highly intricate iron weathervane finial, highly decorative. France Early 20th Century.
Category

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

French Banner Weathervane Finial
French Banner Weathervane Finial

French Banner Weathervane Finial

H 46.07 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Small Pig Copper Weathervane, circa 1890s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Diminutive size copper weathervane with diamond shaped pierced cast iron arrow Directional
Category

1890s American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron

Small Pig Copper Weathervane, circa 1890s
Small Pig Copper Weathervane, circa 1890s

Small Pig Copper Weathervane, circa 1890s

H 9 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in
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
Category

1880s American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

Banner Red Glass Arrow Weathervane, circa 1880
Banner Red Glass Arrow Weathervane, circa 1880

Banner Red Glass Arrow Weathervane, circa 1880

H 6.5 in W 1.5 in D 18.25 in
19th Century Cast Iron Windmill Weight Painted Horse
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century cast iron windmill weight painted horse Measures: 17.5" wide x 12" high at the tail
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Windmill Weight Painted Horse
19th Century Cast Iron Windmill Weight Painted Horse

19th Century Cast Iron Windmill Weight Painted Horse

H 16.5 in W 17.5 in D 0.5 in
American Copper and Zinc Egret Directional Weathervane Mounted on Stand, C. 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
American copper egret weathervane with a zinc directional, double copper sphere's, and mounted on
Category

1870s American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron, Zinc

American Copper and Zinc Egret Directional Weathervane Mounted on Stand, C. 1870
American Copper and Zinc Egret Directional Weathervane Mounted on Stand, C. 1870

American Copper and Zinc Egret Directional Weathervane Mounted on Stand, C. 1870

H 35.5 in W 29.5 in D 24 in
J.W. Fiske Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
American Weathervanes" by Bishop and Coblentz written in 1981. That example is also copper with a cast
Category

1890s American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Zinc

J.W. Fiske Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890
J.W. Fiske Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890

J.W. Fiske Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890

H 15.25 in W 5.25 in D 32.5 in
19th C. Horse & Rider Copper Weathervane on Wood Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. molded sheet copper horse and driver vane with cast iron horse's head and driver's hands
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper

19th C. Horse & Rider Copper Weathervane on Wood Base
19th C. Horse & Rider Copper Weathervane on Wood Base

19th C. Horse & Rider Copper Weathervane on Wood Base

H 19 in W 33 in D 10.5 in
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
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper

19th Century Running Horse within a Circle Weathervane on Stand
19th Century Running Horse within a Circle Weathervane on Stand

19th Century Running Horse within a Circle Weathervane on Stand

H 19 in W 30 in D 4 in
Early 20th Century Car and Driver Lightning Rod Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great worn surface with a minor break in the rear of top of car. The cast iron rod and directional is in
Category

Early 20th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Zinc, Copper

Early 20th Century Car and Driver Lightning Rod Weathervane
Early 20th Century Car and Driver Lightning Rod Weathervane

Early 20th Century Car and Driver Lightning Rod Weathervane

H 11 in W 27 in D 3 in
Cow Weathervane, Excellent Scale, Great Boxy Form, with Gilded Surface
Located in York County, PA
with cast horns and ears, the style is similar to many examples produced by weathervane manufacturers
Category

1880s American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper

Cow Weathervane, Excellent Scale, Great Boxy Form, with Gilded Surface
Cow Weathervane, Excellent Scale, Great Boxy Form, with Gilded Surface

Cow Weathervane, Excellent Scale, Great Boxy Form, with Gilded Surface

H 21.5 in W 32 in D 6.5 in
Scarce Late 19th Century Dempster Iron Horse Painted Windmill Weight
Located in Milford, NH
A fine scarce example of a red painted iron short tail horse form windmill weight, American, dating
Category

Late 19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

Scarce Late 19th Century Dempster Iron Horse Painted Windmill Weight
Scarce Late 19th Century Dempster Iron Horse Painted Windmill Weight

Scarce Late 19th Century Dempster Iron Horse Painted Windmill Weight

H 17.5 in W 18 in D 5 in
Sailboat Weather Vane on Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sail boat weather vane from early 1900s in patinated Copper on a cast iron custom made mount
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper

Sailboat Weather Vane on Iron Stand
Sailboat Weather Vane on Iron Stand

Sailboat Weather Vane on Iron Stand

H 37 in W 26.5 in D 5.5 in
19Thc Fiske Full Body Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is sold with the cast iron stand.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron

19Thc Fiske Full Body Horse Weather Vane
19Thc Fiske Full Body Horse Weather Vane

19Thc Fiske Full Body Horse Weather Vane

H 22.5 in W 33 in D 4 in
Early 20Thc Road Runner Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surface.It is on a cast iron custom mount.This was found in SantaFe,New Mexico and was on the roof of a old
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

Early 20Thc Road Runner Weather Vane
Early 20Thc Road Runner Weather Vane

Early 20Thc Road Runner Weather Vane

H 48 in W 39 in D 10 in
Sail Boat Weather Vane, Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a copper mini- sail boat weather vane is on a cast iron mount and in good condition. This
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Tin, Metal

Sail Boat Weather Vane, Mounted
Sail Boat Weather Vane, Mounted

Sail Boat Weather Vane, Mounted

H 27.5 in W 19.5 in D 4 in
19thc Full Body Dexter Horse Weather Van
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the original custom made cast iron base.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper

19thc Full Body Dexter Horse Weather Van
19thc Full Body Dexter Horse Weather Van

19thc Full Body Dexter Horse Weather Van

H 21.5 in W 32 in D 5 in
Antique Gilt Running Horse Weathervane Attributed to J.W. Fiske
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
-1903) of New York City: It was the most prominent American manufacturer of decorative cast iron and
Category

1890s American American Classical Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Antique Gilt Running Horse Weathervane Attributed to J.W. Fiske
Antique Gilt Running Horse Weathervane Attributed to J.W. Fiske

Antique Gilt Running Horse Weathervane Attributed to J.W. Fiske

H 22.5 in W 43 in D 5.5 in
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
Category

1890s American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

Early 1900 Cast Iron Horse Weathervane
Early 1900 Cast Iron Horse Weathervane

Early 1900 Cast Iron Horse Weathervane

H 12.75 in W 23.5 in D 1.25 in
Horse Weathervane
By Rochester N.Y Iron Works Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Rochester Iron Works Rochester, New Hampshire, circa 1870 Cast Iron Excellent condition.
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

Horse Weathervane
Horse Weathervane

Horse Weathervane

H 26 in W 39 in D 6 in
Sheet Iron Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century exceptional sheet iron rooster weathervane mounted to cast iron feet and arrow
Category

19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Sheet Metal, Iron

Sheet Iron Rooster Weathervane
Sheet Iron Rooster Weathervane

Sheet Iron Rooster Weathervane

H 22.5 in W 42 in D 2.5 in
Rooster Weathervane
Located in Litchfield, CT
Rochester, New Hampshire, Rochester Iron Works (1850-1915). Ca. 1875-1885. Cast iron. Excellent
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

Rooster Weathervane
Rooster Weathervane

Rooster Weathervane

H 24 in W 24 in D 3.5 in
Rooster Weathervane
Located in Litchfield, CT
Rochester, New Hampshire, Rochester Iron Works (1850-1915) Ca. 1875-1885 Cast iron Retains early
Category

Late 19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Rooster Weathervane
Rooster Weathervane

Rooster Weathervane

W 33 in D 32.75 in
Horse Weathervane
Located in Litchfield, CT
American, ca. 1880-1890. Full body, copper, cast iron head Exceptional verdigris surface, traces
Category

19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Horse Weathervane
Horse Weathervane

Horse Weathervane

H 20 in W 30.5 in
Wrought and Cast Iron Weather Vane
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wrought and cast iron weather vane Circa 1900, having ornate ornament to the pointers and a
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

Wrought and Cast Iron Weather Vane
Wrought and Cast Iron Weather Vane

Wrought and Cast Iron Weather Vane

H 74.81 in D 31.89 in
Wood Rooster Weathervane, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tail feathers, unusual cast iron legs, exceptional gilt and painted surface, excellent condition, circa
Category

Early 1900s Folk Art Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Iron

Wood Rooster Weathervane, circa 1900
Wood Rooster Weathervane, circa 1900

Wood Rooster Weathervane, circa 1900

H 24.25 in W 17 in D 1 in
Gilt Arrow Weathervane
Located in Hudson, NY
cast iron arrow - tin feathers - rests on a copper post - all in beautifully patinated weathered
Category

19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Materials

Metal

Gilt Arrow Weathervane
Gilt Arrow Weathervane

Gilt Arrow Weathervane

H 17.5 in W 42.5 in D 5 in
Ethan Allen Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Copper and cast iron "Ethan Allen" weathervane, having a molded copper full-body figure and a cast
Category

19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Ethan Allen Horse Weathervane
Ethan Allen Horse Weathervane

Ethan Allen Horse Weathervane

H 19 in W 30 in
Horse and Sulky Weathervane
Located in Litchfield, CT
tubing, cast zinc horses head and riders head, iron. Condition: The weathervane itself is in excellent
Category

19th Century American Cast Iron Weathervane Antique

Horse and Sulky Weathervane
Horse and Sulky Weathervane

Horse and Sulky Weathervane

H 18.5 in W 35.5 in D 4.25 in
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Cast Iron Weathervane Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cast iron weathervane antique you’re looking for. Frequently made of iron, metal and copper, every cast iron weathervane antique was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cast iron weathervane antique, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A cast iron weathervane antique made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular.

How Much is a Cast Iron Weathervane Antique?

Prices for a cast iron weathervane antique start at $495 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $2,933.

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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