19th Century Iron Indian Weathervane with Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic and rare original painted surface iron Indian weather vane, worn painted surface. Great
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
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Sheet Metal and Copper Silhouette Indian Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
$4800 Silhouette Indian weathervane with cut-out eyes. Made of metal and copper. Constructed of
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Folky & Early 20thc Original Red Painted Indian Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS SHEET IRON HANDMADE INDIAN WEATHERVANE IS SUCH GREAT SCALE AND FREE CUT WITH A GREAT FIRE
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Sheet Metal Indian Scout Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Painted Indian weathervane with a headdress, bow and holding a tomahawk.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
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Sheet Metal
Pontiac Dealership - Red Indian Head Logo Weathervane
Located in Peekskill, NY
Once standing atop a local Pontiac dealership, this Indian Head metal weathervane still wears its
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20th Century American Industrial Weathervanes
1930s Pontiac Dealership Logo Weathervane
Located in Peekskill, NY
Once standing atop a local Pontiac dealership, this Indian Head metal weathervane has a rustic
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
Antique Folk Art Indian Weathervane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Iron weathervane depicting an American Indian shooting a bow and arrow on a turned wood base. Shows
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Indian Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic Folk Art Indian weathervane is hand-carved and painted wood and mounted on an iron
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Pine
Full Body Weathervane of American Indian Warrior
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Americana folk art copper weathervane circa early 20th century. The full-bodied piece depicts a
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Indian Weathervane
Located in Summerland, CA
Indian Weathervane New England origin. Anonymous maker. Sheet iron with
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Circa 1930 Pontiac Indian Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1930 double sided iconic Pontiac Indian weathervane in old barn red paint, Wisconsin origin
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Indian Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Sheet iron striding Indian with pieced metal bracings added for strength. The well drawn form has
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Indian Weathervane "Massasoit"
By Harris & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This copper weathervane is the Indian Massasoit who was the peacemaker with the pilgrims. The
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20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Anonymous | Great Action Indian Weathervane
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Individual effort, kneeling with bow and arrow
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20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Tavern Sign
Located in Woodbury, CT
famous glass eyed indian archer weathervane displayed atop the Providence House of Boston for over two
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Signs
Materials
Pine
19th Century Indian Weathervane
Located in Treasure Island, CA
A charming, primitive weathervane of an indian with bow and arrow in a canoe. Late 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
All Original Pontiac Dealership Weathervane, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This all original 1930s Pontiac Indian head weathervane once stood atop a Pontiac car dealership
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
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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, ...
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Antique 1890s American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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 ...
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
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...
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Weathervanes
Materials
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...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rooster Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th American Folk Art carved pine rooster weathervane with a wonderful silhouette with a large tail, applied wings, and copper legs all supported by an iron rod wit...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Pine
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American cast copper full bodied rooster weather vane attributed to Vermont. Green verdigris, patination, traces of old paint and some gilt. This weather vane originally...
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Antique 1890s American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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.
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts
Located in York County, PA
Eagle weathervane in a beautiful form with great folk presence, possibly made by A.L. JEWELL & CO. (1852-1867) or its predecessor, Cushing & White / L.W. Cushing (1867-1870’s), Walth...
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Antique Late 19th Century Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
French Late 19th Century Weathervane
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational later 19th century girouette - weathervane of a Galleon found in the South of France. The galleon is expertly crafted from beautifully patina'd copper and rests in its ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Weathervanes
Materials
Stone, Copper
Large early American Antique Copper Bannerette Weather Vane
Located in Leesburg, VA
Large early American Antique Copper Bannerette Weather Vane Possibly J. Howard & Co. First-half of the 19th century; Northeastern, USA Copper, iron Approximate size: 24 (h) x 55 ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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Indian Weathervane For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the indian weathervane you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A indian weathervane — often made from metal, iron and sheet metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a indian weathervane — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right indian weathervane, those designed in Folk Art and Industrial styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is an Indian Weathervane?
Prices for a indian weathervane can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $875 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,250.
Finding the Right Weathervanes for You
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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