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19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane

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 ear...

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19th Century American American Classical Antique Unknown Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

19Thc Gamecock Weather Vane in Original Surface
19Thc Gamecock Weather Vane in Original Surface

19Thc Gamecock Weather Vane in Original Surface

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine game cock weather vane is in great condition and retains its original gilded surface. It is gilded over copper and comes with a custom made iron st...

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Weathervanes

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th C Original Surface Eagle Weather Vane on Stand
19th C Original Surface Eagle Weather Vane on Stand

19th C Original Surface Eagle Weather Vane on Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C original gilded surface full body eagle weather vane with the best undisturbed surface.The base is custom made iron stand.This eagle is attr...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base
19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base

19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fairbury iron works was founded in 1890 and manufactured its first windmill in 1899. In 1900 the company was renamed Fairbury Windmill Company. Company ceased production in 1961. ...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

20Thc Canadian Goose Copper  Weather Vane on Mount
20Thc Canadian Goose Copper  Weather Vane on Mount

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.

Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Unknown Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

19thc Stag Trade Sign In Original  Mustard Paint
19thc Stag Trade Sign In Original  Mustard Paint

19thc Stag Trade Sign In Original Mustard Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing original mustard painted sheet iron stag /deer trade sign was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The condition is very good with minor paint loss on horns.This trad...

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Mini Eagle Weather Vane on Stand
19th Century Mini Eagle Weather Vane on Stand

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...

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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Weathervanes

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Copper, Metal

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Unknown weathervanes for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown weathervanes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown weathervanes, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original weathervanes by Unknown were created in the neoclassical style in united states during the 19th century. Prices for Unknown weathervanes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $360 and can go as high as $4,895, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,146.
Questions About Unknown Weathervanes
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