Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Antique bronze horse weathervane. The weathervane has it's own original patina.
Antique 1880s American American Colonial Weathervanes
Bronze
Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Antique bronze horse weathervane. The weathervane has it's own original patina.
Bronze
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.
Copper
19th Century American Folk Art Iron Horse Weathervane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic sheet and strap iron horse weathervane. Originally found in the midwest.
Iron
Antique American Iron Horse Weathervane, Nashville TN
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique American iron horse weathervane, Nashville TN, with moveable elaborate directional, mounted on a support base.
Wrought Iron
$5,800 / item
H 25 in W 32 in D 2 in
A large 19th Century American Brass Horse Weathervane on Custom Metal Stand
Located in Norton, MA
A large 19th century American with thick brass and some old paint on horse Weathervane on Custom Metal Stand This 19th-century American running horse weathervane still seems to gallo...
Metal, Brass
$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 arti...
Bronze, Zinc
“Ethan Allen” Running Horse Weathervane by Harris & Co. Boston, Ma.
By Harris & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This "Ethan Allen" running horse weathervane was one of the more popular ones manufactured by the prolific copper weathervane makers of the late 19th century, "Harris & Co." of Bosto...
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 and patina and is very authentic with six "healthy" bullet holes to boot.
Sheet 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.
Copper
19th c Running Horse Weathervane A.L. Jewell Waltham MA
By A.L. Jewell
Located in Woodbury, CT
Exceptional molded copper weathervane depicting a full-bodied running horse, attributed to A.L.
Copper, Iron, Zinc
19th Century Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper, Decorations, Horses, Weathervanes, Weather Vanes.
Iron
19th Century Trotting Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper, Decorations, Horses, Weathervanes, Weather Vanes.
Metal
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper, Decorations, Horses, Weathervanes, Weather Vanes.
Copper
19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice late 19 TH Century weathervane, the patina is so much nicer in person, it is made with a very old stand ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY
Copper
Weathervane Rustic Metal Running Horse on wood stand
Located in Norton, MA
A beautifully and rustic crafted metal sculpture in the shape of a horse in a very detailed presentation with the high quality of body structure. The Racing Horse Weather-Vane . This...
Metal
Weathervane Hackney Index Horse Prancing on wood stand
Located in Norton, MA
A beautifully and heavy crafted bronze sculpture in the shape of a horse in a very detailed presentation with the high quality of body structure. The Hackney Index Horse Weather-Vane...
Bronze
Antique American Folk Art Copper Horse And Buggy Weathervane
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large scale weathervane with a horse drawn buggy with a gentleman driver mounted on the stand with a ball and the directionals.
Copper
A Large American Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, C. 1870s
Located in Norton, MA
A Large American Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, C. 1870s on the Metal Stand American Bronze full bodied running horse directional weathervane with two circular spheres r...
Metal, Bronze
$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 spheres resting on squared iron stand, J.W.
Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf
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 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...
Copper, Zinc
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters
Copper
$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
The top of the weathervane is done in formed copper to depict a galloping horse.
Copper, Iron
$1,850
H 14 in W 20 in D 1 in
Fork Art A Cut Wood Trotting Horse Ornament With BlackPaint 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Fork Art A Cut Wood Trotting Horse Ornament With BlackPaint 19th Century.
Metal
American Folk Art Painted Metal Horse & Sulky Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking early 20th-century American Folk Art weathervane sculpture depicting a trotting horse pulling a racing sulky with jockey.
Iron
Prancing Horse Weathervane
By Jonathan Howard
Located in New York, NY
rare 1/2 cast horse weathervane made by J. Howard and Company.
Copper, Metal
Early and Rare Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very early running horse weathervane with delicate presence and animated form manufactured by A.L.
Large Swell Bodied Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Woodbury, CT
A swell bodied copper whimsical and folksy running horse weathervane of large size. Pictured in "Art of the Weathervane" Page 89
19th Century Ethan Allen Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century Ethan Allen copper running horse weathervane with a cast iron head, all in exceptional and untouched original surface and patina, two bullet holes intact, new wall ...
Copper, Iron
Running Horse Weathervane with Extraordinary Surface
Located in Sheffield, MA
This spirited running horse weathervane is most unusual for its untouched, weathered surface showing vestiges of original mustard sizing and gold along with verdigris and oxidation c...
A Very Fine 19th C. Gilt Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very fine gilt Ethan Allen Full-Bodied Running Horse weathervane. Provenance: from a 40 year collection of weathervanes featured in "Antiques and Fine Art 'Fernside Cottage Coll...
Copper
"Hackney" Horse Weathervane
Located in Litchfield, CT
Probably by Cushing & White, Waltham, Massachusetts Late 19th century. Full body copper, copper tubing Condition: Exceptional surface; traces of yellow sizing with Verdigris, mino...
Copper
"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
RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE “The Trotter”
Located in Lenox, MA
Attributed to J. Harris & Son of Boston, MA.
From the Matteson Farm in Shaftsbury, VT.
Copper
Folk Art 19th Century Horse Weathervane
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Great graphic Folk Art sheet metal horse Silhouette weathervane with great early wood neck repair that adds dimension and a quirky presence.
Early A.L. Jewell Running Horse Weathervane
By A.L. Jewell
Located in Sheffield, MA
Superb early Jewell running horse in original, untouched condition. Fluid, dynamic movement.
Large 'Dexter' Running Horse
By Cushing and White
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pulsing, dynamic large running horse weathervane. Dexter was immortalized in period Currier and Ives lithographs.
Beautiful 19th Century French Weathervane
Located in North Beninngton, VT
A very interesting semi abstract design and beautiful verdigris on this 19th century copper weathervane from Quebec. The flag on top first half is copper and the outside part is cast...
Copper, Iron
Horse and Rider Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Perfectly weathered to an overall verdigris, this weathervane shows superb detail down to the rider's mustache and the musculature of the horse.
Unavailable
Prancing Horse and Rider Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
A diminutive and very beautifully executed weathervane. Simple and clear in form. The rider has a Civil War shaped hat.
Molded Copper Horse and Rider Weathervane
By Cushing and White
Located in New Hope, PA
Dexter and jockey weathervane Cushing & white, Waltham, Massachusetts, circa 1870 Retaining the original label “Cushing & White, Waltham, Mass./ Patent Applied For” Molded copper,...
Copper, Zinc
Horse And Rider Sheet Iron Weathervane
Located in Hadley, MA
Wonderful folky rendition of horse and rider, atop a feathered arrow, in original paint decoration. Body of rider is two piece construction, creating a three dimensional effect. The ...
Sheet Metal, Iron
Molded Copper Horse Jumping through Hoop Weathervane
By A.L. Jewell
Located in New Hope, PA
Jewell & Co. (1852-1867) of Waltham, Massachusetts, this molded copper weathervane of a flattened full-body horse jumping through a hoop is a superlative example of a rare form.
Copper
Unavailable
Vintage Weathervane
Located in Brambleton, VA
Man on Horse Carriage - weathervane ready to be mounted on a plinth.
Copper
19th Century Sheet Iron Prancing Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
Blacksmith, handcrafted version of the commercial formal or Rochester horse of the late 19th century.
Horse Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Painted Sheet metal horse weathervane
Shot-up and Vintage Horse Weathervane
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Shot-up and Vintage Horse Weathervane
Large American 19thC Horse Weathervane
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large scale 19th century gilt horse weathervane on floor standing museum quality iron mount.
Tôle, Iron
Large Scale Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large scale "Smuggler" running horse weathervane, last quarter 19th Century attributed to Harris and Co, Boston MA, the full bodied copper weathervane captured mid-stride, with legs ...
Copper
19THC FOLKY RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GREAT AND VERY UNUSUAL FORM 19THC COPPER RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE WITH ORIGINAL COPPER STAFF,WITH A CUSTOM MADE WOOD STAND,THIS WEATHERVNE IS HANDMADE AND HAND CUT FLAT COPPER WITH ...
Copper
Extraordinary 19thc Running Horse Weathervane Untouched Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC FORM AND WONDERFUL PATINA SURFACE RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE IS FROM THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 19THC.
American Sheet Iron Horse Weathervane in Old White Paint
Located in Wiscasset, ME
American sheet iron horse weathervane in old white paint. Good size.
Running Horse Weathervane in Patinated Copper & Zinc
Located in Milford, NH
A fine “Ethan Allen” running horse weathervane in patinated verdigris copper with weighted zinc head, dating to the late 19th century/ early 20th century in very good condition, with...
Copper, Zinc
A FULL-BODIED, MOLDED COPPER, RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE
Located in York County, PA
ETHAN ALLEN: A FULL-BODIED, MOLDED COPPER, RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE, CA 1880-1910: Made ca 1880-1910, this full-bodied, copper, running horse weathervane is made in a profile cal...
Horse Weathervane
Located in Surrey, BC
Old paint over copper body weathervane with solid zinc head. Found in Vermont
Copper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Draught Horse Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
The weathervane features a charming draught horse design, skillfully formed from a single piece of hand-cut sheet metal.
Cut Steel
Horse Weathervane Made of Sheet Bronze with Iron Fittings
Located in York County, PA
HORSE WEATHERVANE MADE OF SHEET BRONZE WITH IRON FITTINGS AND SUPERB FOLK QUALITY, CA 1840-60: Sheet bronze horse weathervane with beautiful form that borders on a masterpiece lev...
Metal
19thc Gilded Horse Weathervane On Arrow On Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC GILDED RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE ON ORIGINAL ARROW AND ON A CUSTOM MADE IRON MOUNT.THE VANE HAS NICE SURFACE AND PROBABLY WAS REGILDED IN THE 20THC AT SOME POINT.LOOKS FANTASTI...
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 displayed on a custom stand in a slightly upslope manner.
Copper
Sold
H 16.5 in W 17.25 in D 2 in
Prancing Horse Weathervane, Attributed to Jewel & Co., Waltham, Massachusetts
Located in York County, PA
Prancing horse weathervane, attributed to Jewel & Co. Waltham, Massachusetts, circa 1860: Prancing horse weathervane by A.H.
Rare & Original Mustard Painted Ethan Allen Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC FORM RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE HAS A WONDERFUL ALL ORIGINAL MUSTARD PAINTED OVER GILDED SURFACE.THE PATINA IS THE BEST WITH WEAR ON THE TOP TO SEE THE OXIDISED COPPER ...
19thc Original Mustard Painted Horse Weathervane, Great Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GREAT 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED MUSTARD OVER A WONDEFUL VERTIGRIS PATINA COPPER HORSE.THIS ETHEN ALLEN HORSE WEATHERVANE IS ON A CUSTOM MADE IRON BASE.THE FORM IS THE BEST AND THE SURF...
Iron
Sold
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 hand made fitted iron bracket.
Copper, Iron, Zinc
Sold
H 24.75 in W 34 in D 4.5 in
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.
Iron
Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Culver City, CA
Classic weathervane with original bullet holes and wonderful patina. Made in America circa 1900.
ETHAN ALLEN HORSE WEATHERVANE WITH EXCEPTIONAL SURFACE
Located in York County, PA
The shapes of many horse weathervane molds were derived from Currier & Ives prints that depicted famous race horses.
Near Pair of 20th Century Zinc & Copper Running Horse Weathervanes
Located in Milford, NH
A fine near pair of copper & zinc head running horse weathervanes with great overall patina, light verdigris, and surface (bullet) holes, dating to the 20th century.
Copper, Zinc
Sold
H 16.5 in W 17.25 in D 2 in
Prancing Horse Weathervane, Attributed to Jewel & Co, Waltham, Mass, ca 1860
Located in York County, PA
Prancing horse weathervane, attributed to Jewel & Co. Waltham, Massachusetts, CA 1860: Prancing horse weathervane by A.H.
Metal
Sold
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 and mounted on a handmade iron bracket.
Gold, Copper, Iron
Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural piece is a vintage copper horse weather vane, artfully displayed on a modern black metal stand. The figure captures a horse in mid-gallop, with fluid lines that conve...
Copper, Steel
Horse Weathervane Lead/Brass Skulpture
Located in Water Mill, NY
Galloping Horse Lead/Brass Weathervane Skulpture Mounted on a Hand Made Iron Base with Original Greyish Green Petina
Lead, Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century American Iron Horse Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
All muscle and motion, this early 19th-century American running horse weathervane still seems to gallop across whatever space it occupies.
Iron
19th Century American Patchen Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold the magnificence of this rare and exceptional 19th century American full-bodied Patchen horse weathervane by E. G. Washburne & Co. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail,...
Bronze, Copper
Folk Metalcut Horse Weathervane, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With a simple Silhouette and rich surface texture, this early 20th century metal-cut weathervane is a charming example of American Folk Art. Adding a decorative touch to the topmost ...
Metal
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 featuring a weathered verdigris finish. A fine example of American folk art.
Copper, Metal
Late 19th Century American Gilded Horse Weathervane
Located in Astoria, NY
A late 19th Century weathervane mounted on a wrought iron stand depicts a gilded copper horse at full gallop.
Copper, Wrought Iron
19th Century Blackhawk Horse Weathervane, Great Surface
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Presented on museum Stand, great patina.
Dexter Style Copper Horse Weathervane on Brass Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming vintage weathervane of a Dexter horse made in copper with brass directional.
Brass, Copper
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 ORIGINAL SURFACE ,WORN RUNNING HORSE VANE IS FROM LANCASTER COUNTY ,PENNSYLVANIA AND WAS ...
19th Century Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane Great Patina
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great verdigris surface. In overall very good condition, some bullet holes with early repairs to one side.
19THC FULL BODY HORSE RUNNING WEATHERVANE IN ORIGINAL SURFACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS HORSE WEATHERVANE COMES WITH A CUSTOM MADE MOUNT.
1930;S FULL BODY HORSE RUNNING WEATHERVANE IN ORIGINAL SURFACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930'S ORIGINAL SURFACE COPPER RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE IN GREAT VERDIGRIS PATINA/WONDERFUL FORM AND SURFACE .THIS HORSE WEATHER VANE COMES WITH A CUSTOM MADE MOUNT.
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
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
$116,549
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
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
Antique Folk Art Horse Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming hand-carved 19th Century American folk art horse sculpture on stand. Pay special attention to its face and the carved details to appreciate this fine specimen. ...
Wood
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
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
Antique Tiffany Studios 'Acorn' Table Lamp C. 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Norwalk, CT
This lamp is a elegant testament to the classic Tiffany Studios design. Crafted in early 20th century, this lamp is evocative of the Art Nouveau style that Tiffany lamps are known fo...
Bronze
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Located in New York, NY
With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...
Porcelain
Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swan decoy from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: Maine, United States Size: 32” x 10” x 17’ Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals ...
Wood
$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
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
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
$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
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
19th Century Eagle Weathervane, Attributed to Cushing & White
By Cushing and White
Located in Nantucket, MA
Full body molded copper spread wing eagle with cast zinc talons perched on a copper sphere. Great proportions with outstretched wings, showing wonderful detailing to the body and win...
Copper, Zinc
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.