$20,000
H 32.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.5 in
American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, Fiske, C. 1870
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt copper full bodied running horse directional weathervane with two gilt circular
Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf
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
Brass, Copper
Rooster Weathervane
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Litchfield, CT
Attributed to Fiske & Co., New York Last quarter of the 19th century Full body copper, sheet
Copper, Zinc
"ethan Allen" Running Horse Weathervane
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Hadley, MA
Classic, bold, full bodied copper vane, cast zinc head, with desirable early worn paint and verdigris surface. Early repairs include very old replaced horizontal rod, and a few old l...
Copper, Zinc
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
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H 17.5 in W 30 in D 2.75 in
American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane, J. W. Fiske. C. 1870
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt molded sheet copper full bodied running horse weathervane with the original Zinc head
Gold, Copper, Iron
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H 19.25 in W 33.5 in D 5 in
American Copper Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane, J.W. Fiske. Circa 1880
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper full bodied running horse weathervane with the original zinc head and mounted on a
Copper, Iron, Zinc
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H 26.5 in W 31 in D 11 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
Copper, Zinc
Bannerette Weathervane, Made By J.w. Fiske
Located in York County, PA
BANNERETTE WEATHERVANE, MADE BY J.W. FISKE (NEW YORK), IN AN ELEGANT STYLE WITH A BEAUTIFUL
Horse Weathervane with Gilt Surface on Display Stand
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A trotting horse weathervane likely modeled after "Ethan Allen" with its original mount and
Copper
Rare Bannerette Weathervane With A Built-In Spinner
Located in York County, PA
least two New York City-based weathervane makers, Fiske and Westervelt. Past the presence of the
19th Century Monumental Eagle Weather Vane on Iron Stand
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This vane is most likely a J.W. Fiske of NewYork maker. The top of the wingspan has the original iron
"Hackney" Copper Weathervane Attributed to J.W. Fiske
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Molded and gilded copper hackney stallion weathervane with a swell body and a foreleg raised with a
Copper
J.W. Fiske Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
and products were custom-made to order. A Fiske weathervane with horse and rider and most of the
Copper, Zinc
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H 22.25 in W 33.5 in D 5.13 in
St. Julien Weather Vane Attributed to J.W. Fiske 19th Century Full Bodied Metal
Located in Stamford, CT
original threading as seen in the last photo below. A very similar Attrib Fiske Weathervane sold in
Copper
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H 17 in W 27.5 in D 3 in
J. W. Fiske Attributed Large Horse Weathervane on Base with Attractive Patina
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Being 26 in. long this copper weather vane which is attributed to J. W. Fiske & Company features a
Copper
Sold
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
19Thc Fiske Full Body Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic full body copper horse weather vane was made from the J.W. Fiske weather vane
Copper, Iron
Antique Gilt Running Horse Weathervane Attributed to J.W. Fiske
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A spectacular full body running horse weather vane attributed to J.W. Fiske, on the original mount
Copper, Zinc
Fiske Family Weathervane
Located in Katonah, NY
A zinc and copper St. Julien horse and sulky weathervane, manufactured by J. W. Fiske Iron Works
Fiske Running Horse Weathervane
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautiful running horse weathervane, copper with a zinc head, all original including directionals
Blackhawk Weathervane
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine period full-bodied weathervane of the famous Morgan trotter, Blackhawk, in overall verdigris
Quill Weathervane | Possibly J.W. Fiske est. 1875, NYC
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Quill Weathervane | Possibly J.W. Fiske est. 1875, NYC
Copper
Finely Rendered Quill Weathervane
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Sheffield, MA
A handsome and unusual weathervane which would have stood atop a school or library. Contains
Handsome Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Summerland, CA
Running Horse Weathervane by FISKE with a beautiful coppered patina, mounted on a custom stand.
Copper
Ethan Allen Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Woodbury, CT
Ethan Allen Running Horse Full Bodied Weathervane, J. W. Fiske & Co. (1870-1893) New York City. A
Copper, Zinc
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
$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
3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
20th Century three dimensional copper cow form weather vane with excellent patina. 27" x21" Period: 20th Century Origin: US Size: 27" x 21" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gal...
Copper
$8,656 / item
H 38.98 in W 38.19 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers. This beautiful piece echoes the sweetness of those still s...
Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$22,500
H 26.5 in W 31.25 in D 32 in
American Copper Spread Winged Eagle Weathervane with Sphere and Arrow, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American molded copper spread winged eagle weathervane with circular sphere, arrow, and mounted on cast iron squared base. Weathervane has a fine natural verdigris patina in the orig...
Copper, Iron
$8,500
H 12.5 in W 14.25 in D 8 in
American Diminutive Gilt Copper Eagle Weathervane on Iron Stand, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American diminutive gilt copper spread eagle weathervane mounted on squared iron stand, Early 19th century. Squared iron base is 4.75 inches .
Copper, Iron
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. Has a bullet hole as might be expected as most early weather vanes have. Bass 15"H x 26"L; 26" x 7"...
Copper
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
$18,500
H 20 in W 33.5 in D 5.5 in
American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A 19th-century American full-bodied running horse weathervane by E. G. Washburne & Co. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this weathervane showcases the remarkable artistry...
Bronze, Zinc
Large Antique Steer Weathervane c. 1880
Located in Lancaster, PA
Beautiful antique weathervane most likely by Cushing and White. Origin is New England c. 1880. This weathervane was purchased from Allan Katz Americana, Woodbridge, CT.
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
$16,000
H 32.5 in W 33.25 in D 4 in
American Gilt Copper Three Masted Ship Weathervane Mounted on Stand, circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt copper three masted ship weathervane with flags mounted on stand, late 19th century. Measures: 8" square at base.
Copper, Iron
$4,995
H 73.5 in W 26 in D 30 in
Antique American Figural Painted Copper Horse Weatherwane with Cast Directional
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This figural antique weathervane is usigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The top of ...
Copper, Iron
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
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. A wonderful unusual weathervane and a great scale. Som...
Metal
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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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.