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20Thc Canadian Goose Copper Weather Vane on Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Copper & brass flying geese weather vane.This Canadian goose weather vane is a latter version of the 19thc weather vane.
Copper
Early 20th Century Italian Three-Dimensional Copper Weather Vane Birds
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Rare Italian weather vane from the early 20th century, crafted in copper with a remarkable three-dimensional sculptural construction and original patina.
Metal, Copper
Table Top Copper Weather Vane Moose Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Moose Sculpture on Wood Base "moose appears to have been originally from a weather vane" "nice size, color and patina" "perfect for a mountain retreat" "in good as found condition" ...
Copper
Early 20th century Copper cockerel weather vane
Located in Malton, GB
This is a beautiful, sculptural 20th century copper weather vane in the shape of a cockerel. It has been mounted on a stone base with iron rod.
Copper
Early 20th Century Three-Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Nicolosi, IT
An early 20th century copper weather vane featuring a striking three-dimensional running horse.
Copper
19th-Century Belgian Copper Rooftop Weather Vane with Horse Finial
Located in Mckinney, TX
Antique copper rooftop weather vane with naturally developed verdigris patina throughout.
Copper
Early 20th Century Three-Dimensional Copper Swan Weather Vane
Located in Nicolosi, IT
An early 20th century copper weather vane featuring a beautifully shaped three-dimensional swan in flight.
Copper
Early 20th Century Weather Vane Sailboat Copper Three-Dimensional, Italy
Located in Nicolosi, IT
An early 20th century copper weather vane featuring a beautifully detailed three-dimensional sailboat subject.
Copper
Early 20th Century Weather Vane Copper Harbor Lighthouse Three-Dimensional
Located in Nicolosi, IT
An early 20th century copper weather vane featuring a striking three-dimensional harbor lighthouse subject.
Copper
Early 20th Century Three-Dimensional Copper Duck Weather Vane
Located in Nicolosi, IT
An early 20th century copper weather vane featuring a beautifully rendered three-dimensional duck with open wings.
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Swelled Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
20th Century gilded swell bodied copper rooster weather vane on modern stand. Rooster standing atop a pointed directional.
Copper
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper rooster weather vane with directional arrow and N W S E.
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3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century 3 dimensional copper American rooster weather vane on more modern stand.
Copper
3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century large molded copper stallion weather vane with cast zinc head and cast body.
Copper
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20thc Full Body Copper Deer Weather Vane Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc Full body patinaed copper reindeer weather vane. This stag weather vane is in good shape with minor dings or dents from age and use.This deer is on a custom iron mount as well.
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American cast copper full bodied rooster weather vane attributed to Vermont.
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American full bodied copper rooster weather vane with gilded and red overpaint and cast zinc feet.
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19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Three dimensional copper rooster weather vane on directional arrow.
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Molded sheet copper rooster weather vane. Flattened full bodied form with molded body and feather details.
Copper
Large early American Antique Copper Bannerette Weather Vane
Located in Leesburg, VA
Large early American Antique Copper Bannerette Weather Vane Possibly J. Howard & Co.
Copper
Early 20th Century Weather Vane Pig Copper Three-Dimensional, Italy
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Charming early 20th century Italian weather vane in copper, featuring a finely executed three-dimensional pig subject with a beautifully aged natural patina.
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Early 20th Century Lion Weather Vane Copper Three-Dimensional, Italy
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Rare Italian weather vane from the early 20th century, crafted in copper with a remarkable three-dimensional lion subject and original aged patina.
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Early 20th Century Weather Vane Pelican Copper Three-Dimensional, Italy
Located in Nicolosi, IT
An elegant early 20th century Italian weather vane in copper, featuring a striking three-dimensional pelican subject.
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Early 20th Century Weather Vane Dolphin Copper Three-Dimensional, Italy
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Rare early 20th century Italian weather vane in copper, featuring a beautifully executed three-dimensional dolphin subject and a richly aged original patina.
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Three Dimensional Mallard Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper mallard weather vane in verdigris patina. Diving position.
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Opened Mouth Barracuda Weather Vane
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fantastic 20th century copper barracuda was a part of a weather vane but now lacking the directional and the post but will make a wonderful sculpture with weathered verdigris patin...
Copper
19th Century Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Copper, Decorations, Horses, Weatherva...
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19th Century 3 Dimensional Bass Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Bass form copper three dimensional weather vane with later wood base.
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19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century three dimensional copper arrow weather vane with wood ball. 40 1/2"H x 36 1/2" Period: 19th Century Origin: Eastern US Size: 40 1/2"H x 36 1/2" Family Owned & Opera...
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19th century Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane Anonymous ca. 1870; probably New England area, USA Copper Approximate size: 11.5 (h) x 23.5 (w) x 16 (d) in.
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19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Hambletonian style 3 dimensional horse weather vane with gild on base. 30"L x 24 1/2"H Period: 19th Century Origin: US Size: 30"L x 24 1/2"H Family Owned & Operated ...
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19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century vintage 3 dimensional weather vane with trotting horse and directional arrow. On a more modern base. 24"H x 38"L base 23 1/2" x 6" Period: 19th Century Origin: Eastern...
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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...
Copper, Iron
19th Century Trotting Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Copper, Decorations, Horses, Weatherva...
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47" Three Dimensional 19th Century Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper eagle form weather vane. Very large, hollow body, spread wing eagle form with open beak, resting on a ball for support above a directional arrow.
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19th Century American Angus Association Cow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American Angus Association cut iron cow form weather vane with cutouts A-A-A. A few "dings" from a rifle. Used for target practice. The American Angus Association starte...
Copper
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19th C Original Surface Eagle Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original gilded surface full body eagle weather vane with the best undisturbed surface.The base is custom made iron stand.This eagle is attributed to Harris & Company.
Copper, Iron
Late 19th Century Iron Garden Urn Attributed to J. W. Fiske
Located in Redding, CT
Fiske was also noted for his hammered copper weather vanes, produced in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Iron
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Antique French 19th Century Copper Eagle Weathervane, Circa 1880
Located in Buisson, FR
Very beautiful copper eagle weather vane with amazing verdigris patine .
Copper
A Large American Copper & Brass Sulky Driver Weathervane 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
This item is a dynamic American copper and brass weather vane depicting a trotting horse pulling a sulky with driver.
Bronze, Metal, Brass, Copper
19th Century Copper Top Cupola Weather Vane Tower
Located in Norwich, GB
19th century copper top cupola weather vane tower.
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19th Century Copper Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. copper rooster weather vane from Arkansas. Natural weathered patina
Copper
19th Century American Copper Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful copper horse weather vane from the 1880's, Tennessee, on contemporary iron base.
Copper, Iron
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H 34.26 in W 29.14 in D 17.72 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN VERDIGRIS GREEN CANADIAN GOOSE COPPER WEATHER VANE CIRCA 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique Victorian Canadian Goose Verdigris green Copper weather vane beautifully mounted for i...
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Amazing Moose Copper Weather Vane from Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun piece of Folk Art is amazing and quite whimsical moose weather vane on a custom made iron mount.The moose is made from copper and retains a wonderful aged patina.
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Amazing Moose Copper Weather Vane From Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun piece of folk art is amazing and quite whimsical moose weather vane on a custom made iron mount.The moose is made from copper and retains a wonderful aged patina.
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Dexter Copper Weather Vane on Steel Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dexter copper horse from a weathervane. The horse has been mounted on a steel base and is a perfect accent piece for a fireplace mantel and more.
Copper
Antique Weather Vane
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Brass and Copper Weather Vane on Limestone Mount.
Limestone, Brass, Copper
Weather Vane
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare late 17th century iron and copper weather vane with gilded letters and the pointer with a windy tail.
Iron, Copper
19TH C. GILDED COPPER EAGLE WEATHER VANE W/CUSTOM IRON MOUNT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EAGLE IN FLIGHT GILDED COPPER WEATHER VANE IN ALL ORIGINAL PATINA WITH A CUSTOM MADE CAST IRON MOUNT
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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 resting on wrought iron rectangular stand, Late 19th Century.
Copper, Wrought Iron
RARE FORM FISH WEATHER VANE-COPPER PATINA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE FORM ,WONDERFUL PATINA ON COPPER WEATHER VANE. EX. PRIVATE COLLECTION FROM A SOTHERBYS SALE IN THE 1980'S.
Copper, Zinc
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H 44 in W 25.5 in D 18.5 in
Early 20th Century English Patinated Copper Rooster Weather Vane on Walnut Base
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in France, this early 20th century patinated copper weather vane features a rooster perched on top of an arrow.
Copper
19th Century New England Sheet Copper Spanish Galleon Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century New England hand-cut, sheet copper weather vane is fashioned in the shape of a Spanish Galleon and shows waving flags above its decoratively pierced three masts.
Sheet Metal, Iron
19th c. New England Folk Art Patinaed Copper Sailboat Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully hand crafted, full bodied, 19th century New England copper weather vane is fashioned in the shape of a sailing boat and demonstrates masterful artisanship in its con...
Copper, Iron
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H 16.5 in W 31 in D 9 in
Antique American Copper Weathervane Modeled after a Horse and Trap with Driver
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An antique American copper weather vane modeled after a horse and trap with driver.
Copper
Fantastic Early 20thc Polo Player's Weathervane From NYC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic early 20thc sheet copper weather vane of the polo players in original old surface.
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.
Copper, Iron
Verdigris Copper Folk Art Fish Weather Vane
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Verdigris copper folk art fish weather vane The model Fish at the top of this Weathervane is hand made and finely detailed in its construction, it is mounted on a rod which has a ...
Copper
Late Victorian Copper Lightning Rod Weather Vane
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Late 19th century copper lightning rod salvaged from the top of a barn. Sits on wrought iron base, base can be staked into ground and used as a yard or garden decoration. Includes ...
Copper
20th Century Copper Fish Weather-vane Cape Cod
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Hollow Body fish weather vane made from copper with a nice aged patina custom base/stand made for the fish.
Copper, Iron
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
Early 20thc Full Bodied Copper Fish Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc full bodied copper professionally polished fish weather vane with custom made iron base.
Copper
Early 19th Century Copper Eagle, Weather Vane
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century copper eagle, weather vane An outstanding English antique weathervane of an eagle with outstretched wings coming in to land.
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 with great patina, from West Tennessee.
Copper, Tin
Antique Horse Weather Vane
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional horse and driver weather vane made of full bodied hand crafted Cooper horse and driver, cast iron horse head, beautifully aged gold leaf and some light green oxidisation....
Copper, Iron
1930s Oversized Copper Whale Weather Vane on Custom Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s oversized Copper whale weather vane with amazing copper patina.
Copper, Iron
American Copper and Zinc Head Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper full bodied "Gamecock Rooster" weather vane with zinc head, spurred legs, and perched on circular sphere with iron mount .
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.