$8,500
Antique Fish Weathervane
Located in Sandwich, MA
Antique American copper fish weathervane circa 1875. Purchased from a private Nantucket collection in the 1980s.
Copper, Gold Leaf
Hand-Crafted Antique Copper Fish Sculpture on Iron Base, USA
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...
Copper, Iron
Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Monumental 19th century fisherman atop fish double whirligig weather vane, from Harpswell, Maine, circa 1890, an exceptionally large rustic weather vane from a fisherman's shanty, wi...
Pine
Fish Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly representational essence of fish weathervane. Decorative and delightful.
Molded and Gilt Copper Codfish Weathervane
Located in New Hope, PA
Cod fish weathervane Maker Unknown New England, circa 1880 Molded copper with a weathered gilt finish Measures: L 32 in.
Copper
Tole Polychrome Fish
Located in Schoten, BE
This gorgeous antique fish comes from the weathervane at the famous Dutch fish auction in Scheveningen near The Hague.
Tôle
Fish Weathervane In Robin's Egg Blue Paint
Located in York County, PA
FISH WEATHERVANE IN ROBIN'S EGG BLUE PAINT, CA 1920: Fish weathervane, made ca 1920 of sheet metal, found with its original steel and ironwork roof mount bracket.
19THC NEW ENGLAND COD/FISH WEATHERVANE ON MOUNT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS EARLY NEW ENGLAND COPPER FISH WEATHERVANE IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND HAS WONDERFUL PATINA.
Copper
HOMEMADE WOODEN FISH WEATHERVANE WITH GREAT SILVERED PATINATION
Located in York County, PA
Wooden fish weathervane with beautiful form and even better patina.
Carved Wooden Fish Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Wooden fish weathervane, hollow carved made of Pine and carved incised fins with a grey weathered surface American, circa 1940.
Pine
Large Gold Leaf Fish Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusually large full-bodied copper codfish, molded sheet copper fins with soldering, and a iron barbel. Original gold leaf surface, with minor dents and surface wear, showing some ve...
Copper, Gold Leaf
Folky Late 19thc Cod Fish Weathervane From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FOLKY 19THC COD WEATHERVANE IN A GREAT WEATHERED VERDIGRIS SURFACE.THIS FISH IS A HOLLOW BODY COPPER WEATHERVANE ON A CUSTOM MADE IRON MOUNT.THE FORM IS FANTASTIC AND THE SURFAC...
Early 20th Century Full Body Fish Weathervane on a Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This copper full body New England fish weather vane was found in Cape Cod and has a amazing verdigris surface. The form is wonderful and the condition is very good with wear consiste...
LATE 19THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED/COPPER WEATHERVANE/RARE FORM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED COPPER FISH WEATHERVANE WITH WONDERFUL OLD PATINA AND WORN SURFACE,VERY WEATHERED,BUT GREAT SURFACE AND CUSTOM MADE IRON MOUNT.RARE FORM.
Shad Fish and Schooner Weathervane or Shop Sign, circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
Turn of the century American sheet metal weathervane depicting a shad type fish above, and a schooner fishing vessel below.
Sheet Metal
RARE FORM FISH WEATHER VANE-COPPER PATINA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS WEATHERVANE COMES WITH A CUSTOM MADE IRON MOUNT. A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY FOLK ART COLLECTION.
Copper, Zinc
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. This weather vane was found in Cape Cod. Has a cast iron bas...
Copper, Iron
20th Century Copper, New England Cod Fish Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This New England cod weather vane is a full body fish mounted on a custom made iron base. The condition is very good with minor wear in welding consistent with age. The surface is ...
Early 20th C Copper Fish Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th C full body copper fish weathervane. Custom made iron Mount. Great condition and Nice copper patina.
Copper, Iron
Early 20Thc Full Body Fish Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This full body copper fish weather vane is mounted on a wood block and is in fine condition with a wonderful aged patina. This is a custom made base and the Cod fish vane is in copp...
Copper
19th Century Folk Art Fish Weather Vane
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Folk Art Fish Weather Vane. A carved in-the-round wooden fish weather vane, likely from a fish shanty in the late 19th century, with carved detail to the mouth, eyes, gi...
Wood
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. This weather vane was found in Cape Cod. Measurements of cop...
Copper, Iron
Early 20Thc Full Body Copper Fish Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Full body fish copper weather vane from Cape Cod.This New England weather vane comes with a custom made black painted handmade wood stand.
Copper
Fish Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
A phantasmagorical and whimsical, tinsmith made, individual effort fish weathervane. Striking and unusual form with ravaged surface.
Individual Effort Fish Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
One of a kind fish weathervane found in Connecticut and fashioned from found materials.
Tin
Wooden Fish Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Old handmade fish weathervane with open mouth filled with unusual metal teeth.
Wood
Unusual Pair of Copper Fish Weathervane Molds
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pair of copper fish weathervane molds. In excellent verdigris. Found in Maine
Copper
Cod Fish Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rare, atypical weathervane with superb finish. Details on fins and scales are beautifully executed.
Cod Fish Weathervane
Located in Litchfield, CT
New England, late 19th c. Full body copper with later gilt surface.
Monumental Cod Fish Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
An unusually large and handsome codfish weathervane with strong fish presence.
19th Century Fish Weathervane
Located in Woodbury, CT
A finely detailed full bodied Codfish weathervane retaining much of its original gilded surface. 26” long
Early 20th Century Fish Weathervane
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Simple but strong form on this early 20th Century sheet metal fish weathervane from Maine. Mounted on a very simple iron stand.
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$18,415
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 41.34 in
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Upholstery
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$13,641
H 34.65 in W 71.66 in D 39.38 in
STUNNING ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH MADE FOR LIBERTY'S LONDON KILIM THREE SEAT SOFA
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cush...
Upholstery, Beech
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
$1,636
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
Set of Five Small American Folk Art Fish Decoys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of five Folk Art fish decoys composed of painted tinned iron sheet metal or aluminum fins and tails and carved wooden weighted lead bodies, some with applied eyes; others with ...
Lead
Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa Slip covered in Greige Stone Washed Linen Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a s...
Linen, Oak
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel construction on a large spoked farm wheel ...
Iron, Sheet Metal
$26,885
H 106.3 in W 236.23 in D 157.49 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
American Folk Art 'PAN FRIED TROUT' Hanging Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Three words, three fish, and not a hint of subtlety. Hand-carved from wood and painted to resemble rainbow trout, the trio reclines inside an oversized wooden frying pan as if awaiti...
Metal
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Late 19th century, classic form molded rooster copper weathervane with sheet brass tail and zinc legs, which are supported by the original 13 1/2" copper bar. Weatherane is similar i...
Brass, Copper
Fish Trade Sign, Rainbow Trout, Fishing Bait and Equipment
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fish Trade Sign, Rainbow Trout, Fishing Bait and Equipment This is an lovely old trade sign, the sign has a colourful painted wooden body which hangs from a wrought iron bracket T...
Iron
$850 / set
H 1.75 in W 16.25 in D 6.25 in
Grouping of Five Hand-Painted and Carved American Folk Art Fish Decoys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of five Folk Art fish decoys composed of painted tinned iron sheet metal or aluminum fins and tails and carved wooden weighted lead bodies, some with applied eyes; others with ...
Metal, Aluminum
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.