Iron Horse Weathervane
19th Century American Folk Art Iron Horse Weathervane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ex. Jane Cipley collection. Fantastic sheet and strap iron horse weathervane. Originally found in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
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
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Early 20th Century North American Sporting Art Weathervanes
Materials
Wrought 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
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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
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
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc
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
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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf
$20,000
H 32.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.5 in
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
Materials
Iron
Antique American Figural Painted Copper Horse Weatherwane with Cast Directional
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
done in formed copper to depict a galloping horse. The directional is composed of cast iron with a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
$4,995
H 73.5 in W 26 in D 30 in
Sheet Iron Weathervanes, England circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Sheet iron rooster and horse weathervane, mounted on wood base.
15.5” w x 5.5”d x 20.5”h ( rooster
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Vintage 1950s English Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Sheet Metal
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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
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Early 20th Century Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
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
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Beautiful 19th Century French Weathervane
Located in North Beninngton, VT
weathervane from Quebec. The flag on top first half is copper and the outside part is cast iron, like many of
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century Sheet Iron Prancing Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
Blacksmith, handcrafted version of the commercial formal or Rochester horse of the late 19th
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
American Sheet Iron Horse Weathervane in Old White Paint
Located in Wiscasset, ME
American sheet iron horse weathervane in old white paint. Good size.
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Antique 1860s American Folk Art Weathervanes
LATE 19THC HORSE & RIDER WEATHERVANE ON IRON MOUNT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LATE BUT GREAT HORSE AND RIDER WEATHERVANE IN WONDERFUL OLD SURFACE.THIS FOLKY WEATHERVANE IS A
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
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
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American Weathervanes
Materials
Lead, Brass, Iron
Large American 19thC Horse Weathervane
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large scale 19th century gilt horse weathervane on floor standing museum quality iron mount
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Tôle, Iron
19th Century American Painted Horse Sheet Iron Weathervane
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great patina, provenance from the Harvey and Isabel Kahn Collection.
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Weathervanes
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
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
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
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Antique 19th Century Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Gigantic Black and White Weathervane Horse
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Black and white painted iron weathervane horse from an important Midwestern folk art collection.
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Early Gilded Horse and Buggy Weathervane
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic piece of Americana Folk Art. This weathervane circa 1920s is of great dimensional and
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Vintage 1920s American American Classical Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century Iron Sheet Weathervane of a Horse with Traces of Paint
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of an iron sheet weathervane of a horse, probably late 19th century, with great
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Antique Late 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
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
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
19thc Original Mustard Painted Horse Weathervane, Great Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HORSE WEATHERVANE IS ON A CUSTOM MADE IRON BASE.THE FORM IS THE BEST AND THE SURFACE IS EVEN
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20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
EARLY 20THC HORSE & RIDER WEATHERVANE W/PAINT OVER COPPER
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VANE.FOLKY VANE IS A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF A FOM OF THE 19THC SAME FORM FOR MUCH LES MONEY.THIS HORSE & RIDER
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Vintage 1930s American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
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
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
H 24.75 in W 34 in D 4.5 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
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc
H 19.25 in W 33.5 in D 5 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
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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Gold, Copper, Iron
H 17.5 in W 30 in D 2.75 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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
19th Century Iron Horse Windmill Weight
Located in Manhasset, NY
Spectacular 19th century folk art original paint decorated stallion windmill weight. This weight maintaining it's original metal reins. Dated 1890. Appears to have initial "R" above ...
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
19th C Cast Iron Horse Wind Mill Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Cast iron horse wind mill weight with a cast iron mount. This is more then likely a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
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
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
H 19 in W 27 in D 4 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
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, 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
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20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
French Copper Horse Directional Weather Vane. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, 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
American Copper Full Bodied Horse Weather Vane with Directional on Stand, C 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American Copper full bodied running horse weather vane with original central supporting wrought
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
H 71 in W 36 in D 20 in
Painted Sheet Iron Horse Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sheet iron Silhouette running horse weathervane with mustard paint.
Great surface with the
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
19th c. Copper and Iron Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dexter Horse hand-constructed with a cast-iron head, molded ears, eyes and mouth. Rich character is
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron, Copper
Danish 19th Century Painted Iron Horse Carriage Weathervane
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 19th century painted iron horse carriage weathervane.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
European metal Weathervane with horse dated1864.
Located in New York, NY
European metal (iron) weathervane of a banner on which a figure of a horse stands. The word "
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
20th C Full Body Copper Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C full body copper running horse weathervane. Custom Made Iron Stand. Found in New England
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century Running Horse within a Circle Weathervane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom-made cast iron mounted copper running horse weathervane is a diminutive horse within
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century Cast Iron Windmill Weight Painted Horse
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century cast iron windmill weight painted horse
Measures: 17.5" wide x 12" high at the tail
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
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
Scarce Late 19th Century Dempster Iron Horse Painted Windmill Weight
Located in Milford, NH
A fine scarce example of a red painted iron short tail horse form windmill weight, American, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Horse Stable Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
American horse silhouette Folk Art stabile sign from the early 20th century. Sheet iron cutout of a
Category
Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
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
Folk Art Hand Made Sculpture of Horses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Hand made folk art sculpture of metal horses wall hanging with bracket on the backing. In
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
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
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
handmade sheet iron horse weathervane
Located in New York, NY
a unique handmade 19th C horse weathervane retaining it's old original painted surface
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Early 1900 Cast Iron Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1900 diminutive double-sided running horse weathervane in unusual cast iron, old and
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Sheet Iron Standing Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
A regal standing sheet iron horse weathervane with dramatic armature.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Horse Weathervane
By Rochester N.Y Iron Works Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Rochester Iron Works
Rochester, New Hampshire, circa 1870
Cast Iron
Excellent condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Prancing Horse Sheet Iron Weathervane
Located in Hadley, MA
BOLDLY GRAPHIC SHEET IRON PRANCING HORSE WEATHERVANE
Chisel cut from medium gauge
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Sheet Iron Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
One of a kind sheet iron weathervane found in a Quaker barn in Chester County, Pennsylvania
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Smuggler Horse Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
A 19th C horse weathervane probably made by Harris & Co. The horse is very detailed and retains its
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Sheet Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 large scale sheet horse weathervane in folky form, old untouched surface of black
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Horse Weathervane-Patchen | Anonymous
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Horse Weathervane-Patchen
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron, Zinc
Prancing Horse Sheet Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 prancing sheet horse weathervane in folky form with rectangular vertical support and
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Large running horse weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Unique Handmade running horse weathervane with great graphic supports.
Category
20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Large Sheet Metal Horse Weathervane
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
This wonderful horse weathervane was taken off a barn in Allegan , Michigan.
It has several layers
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
J.L. Mott Iron Works "Nelson" Horse Weathervane in Copper, circa 1890s
By J.L. Mott Ironworks
Located in Litchfield, CT
This imposing size Trotting Horse Weathervane known as ”Nelson” was made by J.L. Mott iron works of
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Weathervane
Located in Millwood, VA
Boldly graphic sheet iron galloping horse and rider weathervane on timber stand with original
Category
Antique 19th Century Weathervanes
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Iron Horse Weathervane For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal iron horse weathervane for your home. Each iron horse weathervane for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and copper. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect iron horse weathervane — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An iron horse weathervane made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. J.L. Mott Ironworks each produced at least one beautiful iron horse weathervane that is worth considering.
How Much is a Iron Horse Weathervane?
Prices for an iron horse weathervane can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,650.
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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