Rooster Weather Vane in Tin and Iron on Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted rooster weather vane on a wood plank base. This is a early hand cutout vane.
Antique 1890s American Country Weathervanes
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Rooster Weather Vane in Tin and Iron on Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted rooster weather vane on a wood plank base. This is a early hand cutout vane.
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Swelled Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
20th Century gilded swell bodied copper rooster weather vane on modern stand. Rooster standing atop
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3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century 3 dimensional copper American rooster weather vane on more modern stand
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3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper rooster weather vane with directional arrow and N W S E. On more modern base. Arrow and ball
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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
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19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Molded sheet copper rooster weather vane. Flattened full bodied form with molded body and feather
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19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American full bodied copper rooster weather vane with gilded and red overpaint and
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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
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$1,200
H 30 in W 23 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Patinated Copper Rooster Weather Vane with Cardinal Points
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique weather vane was created in Normandy, France, circa 1860. The traditional
Copper
$34,500 / set
H 62 in Dm 20 in
Pair Jean Touret Ateliers Marolles France Iron Floor Lamps Girouette Hand Forged
By Jean Touret
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
. This pair has a rooster weather vane motifs and the cardinal points. .
Wrought Iron
Three Dimensional Mallard Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters
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American Country Wrought Iron Weather Vane
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Country (20th century) wrought iron weather vanes with rooster and scroll design (Priced
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3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters
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3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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19th Century 3 Dimensional Bass Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters
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19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters
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19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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19th Century American Angus Association Cow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Circa 1900 Sheet Iron Crowing Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 sheet iron double sided crowing rooster weather vane with wind directional arrow intact
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Late 19th Century Silhouette Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weather vane with a pieced tail, iron strapping on the reverse, in original painted and decorated surface
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Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Surrey, BC
Pressed tin rooster weather vane with traces of original paint . Feathers embossed on side with
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19Thc Full Body Original Painted Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted full body rooster weather vane.This zinc vane is in great condition and
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19th Century Handmade, Sheet Iron Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky rooster weather vane was found in Pennsylvania and has its original directionals. This
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American Copper and Zinc Head Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper full bodied "Gamecock Rooster" weather vane with zinc head, spurred legs, and
19th C Original Surface Rooster Weather Vane from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing patinated rooster weather vane is in fantastic as found condition. Was found in New
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H 25.5 in W 17 in D 6.5 in
18th Century French Polished Copper Rooster Weather Vane on Sandstone Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique rooster weather vane was crafted in France, circa 1780. Sitting on a
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H 27 in W 21 in D 8 in
18th Century French Polished Metal Rooster Weather Vane on Sandstone Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique rooster weather vane was crafted in France, circa 1780. Standing on a
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H 23.5 in W 18 in D 7.5 in
18th Century French Revolution Copper Rooster Weather Vane on Walnut Base
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 18th century copper rooster weather vane, now mounted on a walnut base, was originally at
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Zinc Rooster Weather Vane Sculpture on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful table top sculpture created from an antique zinc weathervane rooster, mounted on simple
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19th Century Folky Iron Rooster Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic folky rooster is mounted on a custom-made iron stand. This sheet iron rooster is in
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H 32 in W 25 in D 13.5 in
19th Century French Patinated Tole Rooster Weather Vane with the Cardinal Points
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant tole weather vane was created in Normandy, France, circa 1860. The traditional weather
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H 44 in W 25.5 in D 18.5 in
Early 20th Century English Patinated Copper Rooster Weather Vane on Walnut Base
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in France, this early 20th century patinated copper weather vane features a rooster perched
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H 54 in W 24 in D 24 in
19th Century French Patinated Tole Rooster Weather Vane with the Cardinal Points
Located in Cheshire, GB
The traditional weather vane features a Classic swivel French rooster standing on an arrow; below
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19th Century Copper Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. copper rooster weather vane from Arkansas. Natural weathered patina
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19thc Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 19thc original fantastic surface rooster weather vane. Custom made black wooden base. Wonderful
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Fantastic & Rare Folky 19thc Weathervane Rooster Lamp From 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL OLD SURFACE ROOSTER WEATHER VANE WITH GREAT WORN PATINA .THE BASE WAS DONE IN
19th Century Original Painted Full Body Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century full body rooster weather vane on custom iron base. This rooster has a worn and aged
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19thc Rooster Sheet Iron Weather Vane Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc original painted sheet iron weather vane on custom iron mount. This folky weather vane came
Iron
Massive Ralph Cahoon Painting of a New England Seaside Village Dock
Located in Downingtown, PA
. There is a large white church on the far side with a clock tower and a rooster weather vane. Behind the
19Thc Folky Rooster Weather Vane From Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Folky rooster weather vane from Maine is in great condition.This early bird flew in from the
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Early 20th C Full Body Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic patinated full body rooster weather vane in fine condition with great undisturbed surface
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French Rooster Weather Vane on Wood Base
Located in Houston, TX
This French rooster weather vane will bring a touch of France to your home. Usually found in France
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19th Century Diminutive Copper Rooster Weather Vane with Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine patinaed copper diminutive rooster weather vane is in fine as found condition.It does
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19th Century Diminutive Copper Rooster Weather Vane with Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine patinaed copper diminutive rooster weather vane is in fine as found condition. It does
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18th Century, French Polished Copper Rooster Weather Vane on Iron Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique rooster weather vane was crafted in France, circa 1780. The iconic copper
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19th Century Rooster Weather Vane Mounted on Stand Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
As found in Maine, this full of character metal rooster weathervane has been mounted on an antique
Metal
Early 20th Century Rooster Weather Vane with Custom Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century rooster copper full body weather vane with amazing aged patina. This comes with
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H 54 in W 25 in D 18 in
19th Century French Patinated Tole Rooster Weather Vane with the Cardinal Points
Located in Dallas, TX
. The traditional weather vane features a Classic swivel French rooster standing on an arrow; below, the
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20th Century Mounted Roster Weather Vane on Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine copper rooster weather vane has a wonderful undisturbed surface and wear. There are minor
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H 33.86 in W 8.27 in D 7.49 in
Early 20th Century, French Folk Art Copper Weathervane with Rooster
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful folk art copper weather-vane with rooster. A real unique find with gorgeous vert de gris
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Sheet metal rooster weather vane
Located in Boston, MA
A New England sheet metal rooster weather vane retaining its original surface on a custom iron base.
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Eighteenth Century Verdigris Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
Eighteenth Century French Verdigris Copper Rooster Weather Vane from a Church Bell Tower on a Later
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Rooster Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
With old riveted repairs.
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Rooster Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
With exposed riveted construction.
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Rooster Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
With very crusty patina.
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Rooster Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
With many missing portions.
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Rooster Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
With remainders of original red painted highlights.
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Rooster Weather Vane | Pennsylvania
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Zinc Weather Vane Rooster
Located in Tongeren, BE
small zinc weather vane rooster on a copper sphere placed on a custom made iron base, remnant of
Iron
Crowing Rooster Sheet Iron Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 dramatically formed crowing rooster sheet weather vane with strapping on the backside
Sheet Metal, 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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H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$8,500
H 12.5 in W 14.25 in D 8 in
American Diminutive Gilt Copper Eagle Weathervane on Iron Stand, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American diminutive gilt copper spread eagle weathervane mounted on squared iron stand, Early 19th century. Squared iron base is 4.75 inches .
Copper, Iron
$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. Fiske, late 19th century.
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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
19th Century Mini Eagle Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Mini eagle weather vane on stand with a great patina. This fine eaglet is in very good condition. The bottom feathers of the arrow are missing. The arrow tip is in iron....
Copper, Metal
“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
Vintage Whale Weathervane
Located in Houston, TX
This wonderful vintage whale weather vane has a fantastic aged patina. The rustic wooden whale sits on a custom wood base attached by a metal rod with a Directional arrow and scroll ...
Metal
19th Century Trotting Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large trotting horse weather vane/stable sign. Hand forged metal cutout figure painted black. On a more modern base. 42"H x 49"L base 39" x 7 1/2" PERIOD: 19th Century ORIGIN: East...
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47" Three Dimensional 19th Century Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper eagle form weather vane. Very large, hollow body, spread wing eagle form with open beak, resting on a ball for support above a directional arrow. Rotating later iron base. Min...
Copper
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.