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Horse Weather Vane

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
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20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes

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Copper, Iron

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
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

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Iron

19th Century Horse Weather Vane
19th Century Horse Weather Vane
H 32 in W 44 in D 6 in
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
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

19thc Full Body Copper Horse Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine full body copper horse weather vane has a amazing patina & surface.Found in a private
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes

Materials

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
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Full bodied 3D running horse with applied verdigris weather vane on wood base. Mid 20th Century. 18
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Mid-20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

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
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Vintage 1920s American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

19thc Original Painted Running Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Weather-vane, Running Horse, Ethan Allen Flattened Full Body, Old Honest White Paint Late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes

Materials

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
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

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Copper

19th Century Running Horse Gilt Weather Vane
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous example of a 19thc weathervane which served well and survived it's time on a country roof top. A few dings and some wear by the front leg. Head is cast zinc. Was touched up...
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Antique 1860s American American Craftsman Weathervanes

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Copper, Zinc

Antique Running Horse Copper Weather Vane on Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century copper weather vane on hand-forged iron stand. From western Tennessee.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century Scandinavian Weather Vane
Located in High Point, NC
A metal weather vane created in 19th century Scandinavia. Resembling a spear-like pillar punctuated
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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Country Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

19th Century Scandinavian Weather Vane
19th Century Scandinavian Weather Vane
H 74 in W 26.8 in D 15.7 in
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
trusted source. Copper, Decorations, Horses, Weathervanes, Weather Vanes.
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Stunning Mid 20th Century Forge Made Weather Vane of a Hunter on His Horse
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning mid 20th century forge made galvanised metal weather vane, the ornament depicting a
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Mid-20th Century English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Steel

St. Julien Weather Vane Attributed to J.W. Fiske 19th Century Full Bodied Metal
Located in Stamford, CT
St. Julien with Sulky Molded Copper Weather Vane, attributed to J.W. Fiske, New York, last quarter
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane
Located in Incline Village, NV
Late 19th century sheet iron and metal "Trotting Horse" weathervane. It has a nice weathered color
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Antique 1890s Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Sheet Metal

Prancing Horse Weathervane, Attributed to Jewel & Co, Waltham, Mass, ca 1860
Located in York County, PA
roof and the vane, which weathered over time and craquelured to expose the green verdegris beneath
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Antique 1860s American Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

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Large Pair of 19th Century Bronze Marly Horses, after Coustou
By Coustou
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of 19th century bronze Marly horse, having a good patina, after Guillaume Coustou the elder 1677-1746.
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Forged Iron and Copper Fireplace in the Style of Baillie Scott
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts hand forged iron and copper fireplace in the style of Baillie Scott. With stylized floral details to the copper hood and integral andirons. Perfect for an inglenoo...
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Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

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Copper, Iron

Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Located in Southampton, NY
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England Nice looking running horse weathervane with verdigris patinated copper finish. Head shows further weathering. Mounted on a black painted...
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Green Verdigris Horse Weathervane on Stand, Attributed to Cushing Ethan Allen
Located in Southampton, NY
Green Verdigris Horse Weathervane on stand, Attributed to Ethan Allen. A beautifully patinated verdigris iron running horse weathervase from the 19th century, attributed to Ethan Al...
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

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Iron

Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880
Located in York County, PA
Pennsylvania hanging pie safe, in first surface green paint, with circular medallion and opposing fan decoration, circa 1850-1880 Pennsylvania hanging pie safe, made circa 1850-18...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this special treasure from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy of an elegant horse ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19Thc Blue & White Coverlet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand woven double weave coverlet from 1840-1850. Christian & heathen pattern.This coverlet was found in Ohio.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

19Thc Blue & White Coverlet
19Thc Blue & White Coverlet
H 84 in W 70 in D 0.1 in
Cast Iron Half Horse Head, Door Stop
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Half Horse Head, Door Stop This lovely piece has been cast in one piece, the interior is hollow but it is still a very heavy and stable piece and would make a very attract...
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Architectural Models

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Iron

Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Chippendale style dining chairs By Ethan Allen USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with cabriole legs and ball and claw feet, and upholstered...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Sconce, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, French, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sconce , French Style: Art Nouveau Country. French We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at yo...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Large Arts and Crafts Copper Fire Insert with a Lion in a Shield Crest
Located in London, GB
A large Arts and Crafts copper insert with a crest of a Lion in a shield within a stylised floral boarder, inset with three colourful enamel jewels below, flanked by six stylised ros...
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Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

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Copper, Enamel

French 19th Century Majolica Plates with Raised Decor of Strawberries and Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of French Majolica strawberry plates from the 19th century, with pink, green and blue accents, priced and sold individually. Each of these eight French plates features a delica...
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Antique 19th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

The Pet Bullfinch, A Portrait of Two Children by James Sant 19th / 20th Century
By James Sant
Located in Lincoln, GB
‘The Pet Bullfinch’ James Sant CVO RA (1820-1916) oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.) James Sant was a well known Victorian painter particularly of women and children, as b...
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20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Copper Horse and Jockey with Sulky Weathervane
Located in Redding, CT
Antique Copper Horse and Jockey with Sulky Weathervane. Perfect weathered Patina .
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Early 20th Century American Classical Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

Antique French Wall-Mounted Statue of Cast Iron Horse Head
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique French Wall-Mounted Statue of Cast Iron Horse Head Dimensions: 13.5”W x 24”H x 18”D
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

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Iron

Pair of Vintage Cast Iron Horse Head Andirons USA 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast iron horse head andirons. USA, circa 1950. Black finish, brass accent.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

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Iron

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Arare American Polychrome Painted Sheet Metal Horse and Rider Weather Vane
Located in Houston, TX
Weather vane {formerly from the carriage house on the Penn seltzer farm, Lebanon county
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Furniture

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Sheet Metal

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.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Antique Trotting Horse Weather Vane
Antique Trotting Horse Weather Vane
H 12.5 in W 16 in D 2.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes

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Aluminum, Copper, Iron

Antique American Horse Weather Vane
Antique American Horse Weather Vane
H 14 in W 22.5 in D 4 in
Late 19th Century Galloping Horse Weather Vane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century sheet metal horse weather vane from Milwaukee, Wisconsin with traces of original
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Sheet Metal

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
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Horse Weather Vane
Antique Horse Weather Vane
H 22 in W 38 in D 10 in
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
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

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Copper, Tin

19th Horse  Weather Vanes
19th Horse  Weather Vanes
H 16.5 in W 26.25 in D 3 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes

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Iron

Iron Horse Weather Vane, Table Top
Iron Horse Weather Vane, Table Top
H 20 in W 17 in D 5.5 in
Dexter Horse Weather Vane on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage copper Dexter weather vane mounted on a wrought iron base. A great fireplace mantel piece
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

19th C Early Hand Made Iron Galloping Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Th C early hand made iron galloping horse weathervane. (Circa 1860-1870) This piece is from New
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

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Copper, 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
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

American Galloping Horse Weathervane on Stand
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome galloping horse weather vane of copper mounted to a weighted metal stand. The copper
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Metal

1930;S FULL BODY HORSE RUNNING WEATHERVANE IN ORIGINAL SURFACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AND SURFACE .THIS HORSE WEATHER VANE COMES WITH A CUSTOM MADE MOUNT.
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Vintage 1930s American Weathervanes

American Folk Art Copper Horse Weathervane in Ethan Allen Manner
Located in New York, NY
American folk art molded copper running horse weather-vane in Ethan Allen-manner, dating back to
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Copper

19thc Rochester Iron Works Cast Iron Mounted Horse
By Rochester N.Y Iron Works Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This horse resembles a horse weather vane or wind mill weight. This was found in Philadelphia
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Iron

French Copper Horse Directional Weather Vane. Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
French copper horse directional weather vane on stand. Late 19th Century
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Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

19thc Original White Painted Amish Horse Sheet Iron Weather vane on Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original white painted sheet iron weather vane on custom made black iron mount.The original
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

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
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Weathervanes

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Copper

Early 20th Century Folky Horse and Carriage Weathervane
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Charming folky horse and carriage weather vane, heavy gauge copper, with a light verdigris
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Early 20th Century French Weathervanes

19thc Folky Original Painted Amish Horse Weathervane From Pa.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY AMISH RUNNING HORSE ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED 19THC WEATHER VANE ON STAND.THIS WONDERFUL
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Prancing Horse Weathervane, Attributed to Jewel & Co., Waltham, Massachusetts
Located in York County, PA
roof and the vane, which weathered over time and craquelured to expose the green verdegris beneath
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Antique 1860s American Weathervanes

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.  
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

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Copper

Large Eagle Weathervane, A Particularly Early Example, 1850-80
Located in York County, PA
donâ??t outnumber horses or roosters, but probably are tied in third place with bulls and cows. Three
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

3 Dimensional Copper Trotting Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Antique 3D copper horse weather vane on directional rod. Patina and bullet holes to spare
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

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
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

19Thc Full Body Monumental Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Amazing Full body monumental horse weather vane from New England.This amazing horse vane is
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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Weathervanes

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Copper

Early 20th Century Miniature Horse Weather Vane and Directionals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky horse weather vane is a wonderful patinaed tabletop size from a cupula on a barn. It has
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Early 20th Century American Country Weathervanes

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Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Three dimensional copper horse weather vane on stand. Traces of verdegris with one bullet hole. On
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Antique 1890s American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Dexter Horse Weather Vane on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dexter horse weathervane mounted on iron base. The copper horse was originally done in gold leaf
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Brass

Dexter Horse Weather Vane on Iron Base
Dexter Horse Weather Vane on Iron Base
H 18 in W 29.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Original Painted Cowboy on Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century all original painted cowboy weather vane was found on a horse ranch in northern
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

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Iron

19th Century Original Painted Horse Weather Vane and Lighting Rod on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Folk Art horse is painted copper and iron Directional is all original and has the iron and
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Trotting Horse Pine Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pine horse weather vane with old weathered pine surface. Mounted on modern base. Ex Fisher
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Weathervanes

Materials

Pine

19th Century Weather Vane of Horse and Arrow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iron arrow with a zink hollow body horse weather vane or directional is in great as found
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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

19thc Full Body Dexter Horse Weather Van
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Full body copper horse weather vane with original gilded surface. The condition is good with
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

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
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Antique 1890s American American Classical Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Bronze Weathervane Chandelier with Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lights. Dimensions: Height 25" x diameter 26" CW3729 A weather vane, wind vane, or weathercock is an
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Gilt Copper Horse Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
A vintage weather vane in the shape of a horse. the piece is copper with a gilt finish. It is in
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Early 20th Century Mounted Horse and Rider Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This great example of American Folk Art weather vanes is a horse and rider or sulky is in good
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

19th Century Running Horse within a Circle Weathervane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
aged patinaed surface. The entire weather vane is patinated copper. It comes with a floor mounted cast
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

J.W. Fiske Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Listed is a rare and outstanding full bodied J. W. Fiske copper and zinc horse and jockey
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Zinc

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
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Blue Hills, Folk Art Landscape of Farm Life in Pennsylvania Dutch Style
Located in Doylestown, PA
life, featuring a traditional barn with weather vane and hex signs, the family farmhouse, fields, and
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20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Horse Weather Vane - New England ca. 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a rescued horse weather vane symbol from new england. properly mounted on a custom base.
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Anonymous | Horse Weather Vane
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Zinc Head, Copper Body | well sculpted
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American Weathervanes

Copper Horse Weather Vane Element
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hollow bodied copper horse which was once part of an weather vane from the early part of the 20th
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20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Copper Horse Weather Vane Element
Copper Horse Weather Vane Element
H 12 in W 29 in D 1 in
Blacksmith Weather Vane
Located in Hudson, NY
hand wrought sheet metal weather vane depicting a smithy at his forge preparing a
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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf

Blacksmith Weather Vane
Blacksmith Weather Vane
H 21 in W 34.5 in D 0.325 in
Copper Weather Vane of Jockey and Racing Horse
Located in San Francisco, CA
Highly decorative weather vane of a jockey pulled by a speeding horse. Beautiful patina. Very
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20th Century Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Fantasy Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautiful horse weathervane form with varied and weathered surface. Custom wall mount holds vane
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Hessian Soldier on Horse Weathervane
Located in Hudson, NY
rare and beautiful vane of a hessian soldier on horse hessian soldiers were hired by the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Horse and Rider Whirligig
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Folk art whirigig or weather vane from a horse farm in Kentucky, with great original paint. Riders
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects

Folk Art  Horse and Rider Whirligig
Folk Art  Horse and Rider Whirligig
H 37 in W 19 in D 19 in
One of a Kind Folky Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
horse. The weathered surface, hints of old mustard sizing and odd patches give this impressive vane a
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes

19th Century Horse Iron Weather-Vane
Located in Alella, ES
Sheet iron weather-vane and original iron rod. Nice design. Good proportion. Horse size: 28 1/2" W
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Horse Iron Weather-Vane
19th Century Horse Iron Weather-Vane
H 33.5 in W 27.5 in D 6 in
19th Century Tinplate Weather-Vane
Located in Alella, ES
Spirited galloping horse topped by a star shape.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Tinplate Weather-Vane
19th Century Tinplate Weather-Vane
H 34.5 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
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Horse Weather Vane For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic horse weather vane available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, copper and iron, every horse weather vane was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the horse weather vane you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A horse weather vane, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Horse Weather Vane?

A horse weather vane can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,100, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.

Finding the Right folk-art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.