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, copper dairy cow on a wood stand.
Metal
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.
Copper
Molded Copper and Cast Zinc Cow Weathervane
By Harris & Co.
Located in New Hope, PA
An exceptional Folk Art full-bodied cow weathervane of molded copper and cast zinc.
Copper, Zinc
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 likely used atop a barn cupola, all in untouched surface, contemporary table stand inc...
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Zinc Weather Vane Cow Figure
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A very decorative mid-20th century zinc weather vane in the form of a cow, it has suffered from being shot over the years but adds to its charm. This cow is from American Fork in Uta...
Zinc
19th Century Farmscape Painting, oil on canvas
By L.E. Monty
Located in Columbus, OH
This work may depict the Monty Family Farm charmingly detailed with a cow weathervane atop a copula on the roof of the red barn, a post and barbed wire fenced farmyard with cows,...
Canvas
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H 20 in W 24.5 in D 4.5 in
American Copper & Gilt Full Bodied Cow Weathervane, Cushing & White. C. 1880
By Cushing and White
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper full bodied cow weathervane, A full copper body of classic form with wonderfully delineated lines.
Copper
Cow Weathervane, Downtown Gallery Provenance, A Great Example
Located in York County, PA
COW WEATHERVANE WITH GREAT FOLK QUALITIES, PURCHASED AT THE DOWNTOWN GALLERY IN NEW YORK IN 1949, TREMENDOUS SURFACE, CA 1870-90: The extraordinary surface on this cow weathervane...
Horn
Antique Cow Weathervane
By Sarah Lamb
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Antique Cow Weathervane is a large scale trompe l'oeil piece, painted in the style of Contemporary Academic Realism.
Oil
Cow Weathervane J.W. Fiske with Great Surface
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great patina and large size. Comes with museum mount stand.
Copper, Zinc
Antique Cow Weathervane
Located in Southampton, NY
Antique cow weathervane Wrought iron with new iron post custom fabricated to be hung on the wall.
Wrought Iron
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H 21.5 in W 32 in D 6.5 in
Cow Weathervane, Excellent Scale, Great Boxy Form, with Gilded Surface
Located in York County, PA
COW WEATHERVANE EXCELLENT SCALE, GREAT, BOXY FORM, AND BEAUTIFUL, GILDED SURFACE, L.W.
Copper
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H 15 in W 27 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Full-Bodied Cow, Copper and Zinc Weathervane by J.W. Fiske & Co.
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely detailed weathervane with full body of a cow, zinc head and hollow copper body, including udder, made by the J.W.
19th Century Cow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand-riveted galvanized folk art cow weather vane with directional arrow. Was on top of a dairy farm cupola. Great sculpture or mountable; from Minnesota; 24"W x 30"H, plus base; 19t...
Copper
3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Copper
Cow Weathervane
Located in Summerland, CA
Cow Weathervane circa 1880 Full bodied copper and gilded weathervane.
Copper
Fabulous Cow Weathervane
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
a beautiful cow weathervane with fabulous patina
19th Century Cushing And White Cow Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Cow Weathervane in excellent old patina. Deacquisitioned from the Phillip Pearlstein Collection.
Copper
Large Molded Copper and Zinc Cow Weathervane
Located in Columbus, OH
This “Short Horned Jersey Cow” weathervane was advertised in the Illustrated Vane Catalogue of J.W.
Copper, Zinc
Molded and Gilt Decorated Copper Cow Weathervane
Located in Columbus, OH
Fiske, Massachusetts and New York, 14 1/2 x 27 1/2 x 7 inches Fully molded cow weathervane in standing pose, with gilt and verdigris patination, on a billet bar.
Copper
Cow Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine and handsome example attributed to Cushing and White, well known weathervane maker based in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Copper
Cow Weathervane
Located in Litchfield, CT
Attributed to Cushing and White, Waltham, Ma. Ca. 1875-1890
Rare Large Cow Weathervane
Located in Litchfield, CT
American, circa 1875-1885. Full-body copper, cast zinc head with a painted surface. Condition: Excellent condition, early painted surface with verdigris and oxidation. This rare a...
19th Century French Cow Weathervane
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Exceptional patina and presence on this primitive painted and cut sheet metal cow silhouette weathervane from France. Please take a close look at the images , the surface is amazing.
Iron
Large, Full Bodied Cow Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Probably an individual effort, this cow is unusual for the presence of udder teats fashioned from 25 caliber bullet shells. Corpulent and stalwart fellow.
Cow Weathervane
Located in Austin, TX
West coast farmhouse weather vane of tin cow on ornate directional.
Great detail of relief cow with patina, that spins
easily with wind direction.
Brass, Tin
Individual Effort Full Bodied Sheet Metal Cow Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
An individual effort, probably made by a local tin smith, but clearly someone who understood bovines. Extraordinary weathered surface showing pastiche of rust and various paints. G...
Cow lightning rod weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Cast zinc lightning rod weathervane with the name James cast on its directional rod. "James"identifies maker. For an identical example see Weathervanes by Charles Klamkin.
18th Century Cow Weathervane
Located in Plymouth, MA
Wonderful small 18th century New England cow weathervane, handmade with great patina, rare find in this diminutive size.
Copper
Metal Painted Cow Weather Vane from circa 1900
Located in Raalte, NL
Metal painted weather vane in the form of a cow, this one is made circa 1900, the parts are nailed to each other and then hand-painted. Truly a unique piece of home Folk Art from a f...
Metal
19th Century American Copper Bull Weathervane, Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully weathered 19th century American copper bull weathervane, now presented on a newly fabricated black metal display base. This sculptural silhouette captures the rustic ch...
Copper
Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with a strong, graphic silhouette that captures the essence of this beloved barnyard ico...
Copper
Vintage Hand Painted Folk Art Cow Bank Whimsical Wood Animal Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A wonderfully whimsical vintage folk art cow, handmade and hand painted with an expressive personality all its own. The exaggerated boxy body, dimensional head and graphic black-and...
Wood, Paint
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 carved church stand, this highly decorative English folk-art weathervane in the form of ...
Zinc
Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane
Located in Forney, TX
A large and remarkable 4' long early PA American scrollwork bannerette weathervane / wind directional. Pennsylvania, first half of the 19th century, cut sheet metal, copper tubing,...
Metal, Copper, Zinc
19th Century American Folk Art Iron Horse Weathervane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ex. Jane Cipley collection. Fantastic sheet and strap iron horse weathervane. Originally found in the midwest. Old make-do repair to tail. Great piece of Americana.
Iron
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 English Folk Art handcrafted copper weathervane. Made from hand beaten sectioned sh...
Copper
Vintage "New England" Folk Art Cow Figure Sculpture, signed, 1986
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage "New England Style" Folk Art Cow Figure Sculpture, signed WM Oesterman 1986 "in very nice vintage condition w/ one large chip"
Wood
Bull Head Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century bull head advertisement trade sign used in a hardware or butcher shop. Retains a majority of its original paint in colors of black and white. This early molded cast meta...
Metal
Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand
By L. W. Cushing & Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A weathervane in the form of a running horse, that was likely modeled after "Dexter" circa late 19th century on a custom display stand. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface ...
Copper
$18,000
H 49.75 in W 26.5 in D 18.25 in
American Copper Full Bodied Pig Directional Weathervane on Stand, circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American Copper full bodied pig directional weathervane resting on squared iron stand, late 19th century.
Copper, Iron, Zinc
$850
H 18 in W 20.5 in D 4 in
American Folk Art Wood and Iron Farm Bureau Weathervane Advertising Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great looking cartoon Midwestern Americana weathervane. Farm Bureau Insurance started in 1921. This great piece most likely was a premium or advertising piece. Hand painted wood with...
Iron
A Large American Copper & Brass Sulky Driver Weathervane 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A Large American Copper & Brass Sulky Driver Weathervane 19th/Early 20th Century on the Metal Stand There are 3 parts assembled together for this whole piece, the brass & copper hor...
Bronze, Metal, Brass, Copper
Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Antique bronze horse weathervane. The weathervane has it's own original patina. The weathervane came from a house in New England.
Bronze
19th Century French Automaton Model of a Cow
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusual late 19th Century French automaton model of a cow. Beautifully observed with glass eyes and real horns. This wonderful cow has a trick up its sleeve... when the head is pus...
Leather, Wood
$2,995Sale Price|22% Off
H 18.5 in W 24 in D 5 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 company was renamed Fairbury Windmill Company. Company ceased production in 1961. ...
Iron
On Hold|$7,034 / set
H 30.32 in W 30.52 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Chests of Drawers, Circa 1840–1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
A decorative pair of Swedish chests of drawers crafted in pine and executed in the Gustavian style. The softly weathered paintwork displays a delicate blend of celadon green and fade...
Brass
$3,570 / set
H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Mid Century Bronze Sitting Life Size Greyhound Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid Century Bronze Sitting Life Size Greyhound Sculpture
Iron
19th Century Statuario Marble Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th-century antique sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte in the Neoclassical style. The very detailed and finely hand-carved bust is sculpted from a solid block of white Statuario marb...
Marble
François Pompon, Pigeon, bronze sculpture. 2006 print
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
François Pompon, signed intaglio. Atelier Valsuani, edited by. Pigeon, bronze sculpture with brown patina. Posthumous casting dated 2006 and numbered 9/25. Stamp of the “cire per...
Bronze
Antique Fish Weathervane
Located in Sandwich, MA
Antique American copper fish weathervane circa 1875. Purchased from a private Nantucket collection in the 1980s. Original surface with remnants of gold leaf. Great condition, measure...
Copper, Gold Leaf
Galvanized Metal Obelisk Garden Planters, Handcrafted in France, New
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Galvanized metal garden planter cube box with lateral spheres and an obelisk structure, topped with a sphere and rope decoration. Ideally used for any climbing plants. These classic ...
Metal
$7,912
H 31.11 in W 66.54 in D 33.08 in
Italian Mid Century Executive Desk Table designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Executive desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s,truly unique design characterized by a sinuous top with an arched line in contrast with the central part convex in the oppo...
Glass, Teak
$9,360 / set
H 33.25 in W 33.5 in D 18 in
Swedish pair of 19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of 19th century Swedish commodes circa 1880. Presented in a powder blue colour scheme this pair of chests would work in many rooms around the home, such as the living room...
Pine, Paint
Welded Golf Club Umbrella Side Table
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Welded golf club umbrella stand made of 85 golf club heads with removeable glass. Very nice and solid piece, great for the golfer in your life. Also available as an umbrella holder (...
Metal
$20,428
H 39.77 in W 101.19 in D 48.04 in
MASSIVE HOWARD & SON's WIMBOURNE THREE SEAT CUSHION ARM SOFA 257X122CM
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Stunning, super comfortable Howard & Son's Wimbourne three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibre filled cushions Please note the delivery fee listed is just ...
Upholstery
$45,000
H 48 in W 60 in D 12 in
German Painted & Carved Wood Carousel Horse w/ Saddle Seat on Stand 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with carved flowing mane, carved hairy tail, upholstered muslin saddle seat, flanking original glass eyes, and mounted o...
Wrought Iron
Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain
By Sarraguemines
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This late 19th century French shop counter is extremely rare because of its custom made Sarreguemines porcelain panels. Every panel is a bit different and fits seamlessly with bolts ...
Wood
$3,950 / set
H 30.75 in W 16.25 in D 11 in
Pair of Vintage French Outdoor Weathered Carved Stone Greyhound Dog Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an outside front door or a backyard with this elegant pair of Lévriers (French for greyhound). Crafted in southern France and carved from stone, each tall greyhound sits pro...
Stone
Quart and a Half
By Andrew Wyeth
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Quart and a Half" is an American Realist abstract landscape watercolor on paper painting by Andrew Wyeth in 1961. The artwork is 21 x 29 1/4 inches and is 33 3/4 x 42 1/4 x 1 inches...
Paper, Watercolor
Victorian Coalbrookdale Cast Iron Stick Stand, 1870
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Rare Victorian Coalbrookdale Cast Iron Stick Stand Stamped Example, Circa 1870 England, Shropshire – Coalbrookdale Foundry A highly decorative and increasingly scarce Victorian cas...
Wrought Iron
A Fully Restored English Victorian William Birch Armchair
By William Birch
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare Victorian William Birch deep seated armchair of generous proportions. The chair has a comfortable deep seat and a high deep button gently curved back with beautifully curved ...
Calico, Mahogany, Pine
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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