Vintage Sulky and Rider Folk Art Weather Vane, 1940s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Sulky and Rider Folk Art Weather Vane Additional information: Materials: Iron Color: Black Period: 1940s Place of Origin: North America Styles: Folk Art Item Type: ...
Iron
Early 20th Century Folk Art French Weather-Vane Plane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art French weather-vane plane. For sale in this lot is an early 20th century handmade Folk Art French weather-vane plane.
Wood
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Ship Weather Vane on Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20Thc Original black painted double ship New England weather vane is on a wood & iron prof. hand made mount.The folky ships could work great at a beach house or nautical f...
Iron
19th century Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Leesburg, VA
This evenly patinated hollow bodied copper moulded weather vane depicting an eagle embodies the rich heritage of American folk art.
Copper
$1,980Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
Three Dimensional Mallard Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper mallard weather vane in verdigris patina. Diving position. Three dimensional. 28" wing span, 14"H on more modern wooden base 27" overall. Period: 20th Century Origin: US Siz...
Copper
19th Century Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century sheet iron silhouette horse weather vane with original iron mounting rod. Mounted on a more modern base. 32"H x 44"L base 29" x 6" x 6" PERIOD: 19th Century ORIGIN: Ea...
Iron
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. Nice bright copper age on slim black base. 24"L x 22"H x 2 ...
Copper
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
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 Three-Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Both functional and sculptural, this weather vane is an exceptional decorative object, ideal for collectors of antique weathervanes, country house antiques, folk art, or equestrian-t...
Copper
Early 20th Century Three-Dimensional Copper Swan Weather Vane
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Both poetic and architectural, this weather vane would make a striking addition to a collection of country antiques, folk art objects, or decorative pieces inspired by nature.
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.
Copper
Large early American Antique Copper Bannerette Weather Vane
Located in Leesburg, VA
Alternatively, this weathervane may also be an entirely independent work from the first half of the 19th century, steeped in the early genesis of weathervanes as an American folk art...
Copper
Early 20th Century Weather Vane Pig Copper Three-Dimensional, Italy
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A rare and evocative architectural ornament, ideal for collectors of folk art, antique weather vanes or unusual decorative objects.
Copper
Early 20th Century Weather Vane Sailboat Copper Three-Dimensional, Italy
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A charming and unusual weather vane, ideal for collectors of maritime antiques, folk art, architectural objects or nautical decorative pieces.
Copper
Early 20th Century Weather Vane Copper Harbor Lighthouse Three-Dimensional
Located in Nicolosi, IT
The lighthouse subject gives the piece a strong nautical identity, making it ideal for collectors of marine antiques, folk art and unusual decorative objects. A rare and evocative e...
Copper
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. Directional arrow clipped. Gold leaf finish. 16"H x 12"L. Period: Early 20th century Ori...
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. Original mustard paint. From Long Island, New York. 27 1/2"H x 30"L Period: 20th Cent...
Copper
19th Century Trotting Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large trotting horse weather vane/stable sign. Hand forged metal cutout figure painted black. On a more modern base. 42"H x 49"L base 39" x 7 1/2" PERIOD: 19th Century ORIGIN: East...
Metal
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper rooster weather vane with directional arrow and N W S E. On more modern base. Arrow and ball have been polished. 62"H x 26" x 18 1/2" PERIOD: Early 20th Century ORIGIN: Ea...
Copper
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.
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. Unlike traditional flat weat...
Metal, Copper
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. Unlike traditional flat weather va...
Copper
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. Unlike flatter tradition...
Copper
Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Truly an exceptional piece of New England folk art. The piece remains in extremely strong, stable condition - the extent of weathering is gloriously obvious in the photographs.
Pine
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. Great quality overall and patina as we...
Copper
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
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 ...
Copper
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...
Copper
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...
Copper
$2,636Sale Price|20% Off
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 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This weather vane originally sat atop a building in Vergennes, Vermont.
Copper
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
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. Some weathering in areas of later black overpaint. 26"H x 20"W includi...
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Three dimensional copper rooster weather vane on directional arrow. Mounted on base. Multiple coats of paint with gold gilding. Larger than most. Period: 19th century Origin: Ohio, ...
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. Large tail with custom wood stand. 20"H x 19"W Period: 19th century Origin...
Copper
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. Rotating later iron base. Min...
Copper
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
19th-Century Belgian Copper Rooftop Weather Vane with Horse Finial
Located in Mckinney, TX
Once crowning a Belgian rooftop, this 19th-century copper weather vane has developed the beautifully mottled verdigris patina that only decades of exposure can create. The rearing ho...
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
19Thc Original Salmon Painted Double Horse Iron Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great addition to any folk art or horse collector !
Sheet Metal
Decorative "New England" Wood and Brass Model of a Classic Schooner Ship, 1981
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative "New England" Classic Schooner Ship Model signed: Biff Abell, 02184, 04 / 1981, # 32 02184 / Braintree, Massachusetts, USA Minimalist Wood and Brass Ship Model on a Blac...
Brass
Spiritually Moving: A Collection of American Folk Art Sculpture - Geismar - Kahn
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This work presents a private collection of American folk art sculpture. Weather vanes are the focus of this collection of mostly 19th-century pieces, but incl...
Paper
Weather Vane
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unusual French zinc weather vane with hunting motif.
Zinc
Man With Spy Glass Weather Vane
Located in Pasadena, CA
Man with spyglass weathervane mounted on a floor stand. Made of sheet metal and riveted together. See photos for details.Stands five feet tall with stand.
Sheet Metal, Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 24.81 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
16th Century Renaicance Weather Vane in Forged Iron Black Smith Art
Located in Osnabrück, DE
From the end of the gothic influences and the beginning of the Renaissance comes this little, art black Smith, wrought iron, weathervane! It comes from a German castle of Saxonia! Ve...
Wrought Iron
1920's Touring Car Weather Vane with Articulated Wheels
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic 1920's weather vane. Wheels move when the wind blows.
Tin
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
Unavailable
H 84 in W 64 in D 19 in
Enormous Handmade Antique French Iron Hunting Motif Weather Vane, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! Enormous handmade antique French iron hunting motif weather...
Iron
Quebec Folk Art Rooster Weathervane
Located in Toronto, ON
An authentic Quebec rooster weathervane in original red paint from the the Brome Lake region of the Eastern Townships. This rare folk art weather vane has been in the same househo...
Metal
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
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
Antique Trotting Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique trotting horse weather vane molded in zink coated tin. Contemporary hand wrought iron base.
19th c. New England Folk Art Patinaed Copper Sailboat Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece would be perfect for the folk art collector with a high appreciation for nautical antiquity.
Copper, Iron
Weather Vane Ship, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Folk Art English copper and metal weather vane ship, circa 1880 This lot is a wonderful example of a genuine late 19th century copper and metal mounted weather vane tip in the sha...
Metal
Antique Weather Vane
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Brass and Copper Weather Vane on Limestone Mount.
Limestone, Brass, Copper
Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Surrey, BC
Pressed tin rooster weather vane with traces of original paint . Feathers embossed on side with bottom wind catcher.
Tin
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
Carved and Gilded Striped Bass Weather Vane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art carved and gilded striped bass weather vane by George Combs, 1996.
Metal
19th Century Copper Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. copper rooster weather vane from Arkansas. Natural weathered patina
Copper
Vintage Belgian Cockerel Weather Vane
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Vintage Belgian cockerel metal weather vane - Noorden, West, Oost and Zuid.
Metal
19th Century American Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
#43-157
19th c. aluminum cow weather vane on contemporary handwrought iron base. Great patina.
Aluminum, Iron
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 COMPLETE INVENTORY GO TO www.dosgallos.com
Aluminum, Copper, Iron
19thc Folky Chicken Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original painted full body folky chicken weather vane is painted a taupe painted surface and in good condition. It is mounted on a cast iron custom made base.
Metal, Copper
19th Century Handmade, Sheet Iron Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky rooster weather vane was found in Pennsylvania and has its original directionals.
Iron
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 American Weather Vane and Cupola
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American weather vane and cupola AAM001.
Iron
Monumental Weather Vane or Lightning Rod
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A monumental, 19th century wrought iron weather vane with elaborate scrolled details throughout, the top ‘vane’ with pierced stars and sun motifs and a fleur-de-lys border, the centr...
Cut Steel, Wrought Iron
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. Wonderful patina.
Copper, Iron
Iron Horse Weather Vane, Table Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iron weather vane horse with great paint and patina comes with a tabletop stand. All original paint.
Iron
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. It comes with a custom made black wood painted stand.The condition is very good.
Copper, Iron
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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