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19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane
19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane

19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare antique folk art copper rooster with an wonderful vert de gris patine. A real unique find. France, circa 1800-1900. More photo's available on request Weathered and...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Impressive Rooster Weathervane
Impressive Rooster Weathervane

Impressive Rooster Weathervane

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 19th century full-bodied overscale copper weathervane of a rooster on a sphere in having wonderful form and personality, and showing superb color and verdigris patination. Fran...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane

Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane

Located in Chicago, IL

This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with a strong, graphic silhouette that captures the essence of...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Coiled in the Wind: Folk Art Snake Weathervane
Coiled in the Wind: Folk Art Snake Weathervane

Coiled in the Wind: Folk Art Snake Weathervane

Located in New York, NY

Snake Weathervane on Stand A late 19th to early 20th century cut-sheet iron weathervane in the whimsical form of a coiled snake, its body rendered in a continuous looping silhouette ...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Antique French Zinc Weathervane in Original Condition C1900's
Antique French Zinc Weathervane in Original Condition C1900's

Antique French Zinc Weathervane in Original Condition C1900's

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique zinc weathervane that we believe probably came from France and was constructed around the turn of the century and by that we mean circa 1900. Completely original and unrestor...

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Early 1900s French Country Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Zinc

Early 19th Century American Iron Horse Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount
Early 19th Century American Iron Horse Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount

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. Fashioned from hand-wrought iron sheets—riv...

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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Wrought-Iron Dragon Weathervane
18th Century French Wrought-Iron Dragon Weathervane

18th Century French Wrought-Iron Dragon Weathervane

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning and rare 18th century French hand-wrought iron weathervane, from Normandy, with a stylized dragon "flag" the moves according the wind, and with four wrought-iron flowers t...

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18th Century French Primitive Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century English folk art metal weathervane
19th Century English folk art metal weathervane

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 ...

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19th Century British Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Zinc

19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American
19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American

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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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane

Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane

Located in Nantucket, MA

Monumental 19th century fisherman atop fish double whirligig weather vane, from Harpswell, Maine, circa 1890, an exceptionally large rustic weather vane from a fisherman's shanty, with whirligig arms on figure and at tip of fish's snout. Great little details include the individual fingers on the tips of the arms. Very worn weathered traces of the original paint. Descended within the family from the Great Grandfather maker. Truly an exceptional piece of New England folk art...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Pine

Antique Arts & Crafts Moby Dick "Whale" Copper Metal 37" Weathervane
Antique Arts & Crafts Moby Dick "Whale" Copper Metal 37" Weathervane

Antique Arts & Crafts Moby Dick "Whale" Copper Metal 37" Weathervane

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Moby Dick "Whale" Copper Metal 37" Weathervane. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 37" W x 3" D.

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Early 20th century golfer weather vane
Early 20th century golfer weather vane

Early 20th century golfer weather vane

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fabulous early 20th century, copper golfer weathervane. These period golfer weathervanes are very difficult to find. In fact, there are brand new ones made today that are selling for...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

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 Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, 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 Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane

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...

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20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Antique Battleship Weathervane Weathered Paint American Primitive Steel Metal
Antique Battleship Weathervane Weathered Paint American Primitive Steel Metal

Antique Battleship Weathervane Weathered Paint American Primitive Steel Metal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Battleship Weathervane Weathered Paint American Primitive Steel Metal. Circa ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Weathervanes

Materials

Metal, Steel

Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England

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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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts
Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts

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 / ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane
Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane

Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane

Located in New York, NY

Antique bronze horse weathervane. The weathervane has it's own original patina. The weathervane came from a house in New England.

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1880s American American Colonial Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane
Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane

Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane

Located in Forney, TX

A large and remarkable 4' long early PA American scrollwork bannerette weathervane / wind directional. Pennsylvania, first half of the 19th century, cut sheet metal, copper tubing,...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Zinc

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig figure We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th century whirligig figure. Hand carved from scrat...

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1920s British Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large early American Antique Copper Bannerette Weather Vane
Large early American Antique Copper Bannerette Weather Vane

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 (w) x 1 (d) in. This rare and large American scrollwork bannerette weathervane recalls those produced by Jonathan Howard & Co. of West Bridgewater, MA. Further academic research may confirm or deny this possibility and an origin with J.W. Fiske & Co. of New York, shouldn’t be ruled out. Alternatively, this weathervane may also be an entirely independent work from the first half of the 19th century, steeped in the early genesis of weathervanes as an American folk art. This antique weather vane...

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Early 19th Century Sheet Iron Weathervane. Folk Art
Early 19th Century Sheet Iron Weathervane. Folk Art

Early 19th Century Sheet Iron Weathervane. Folk Art

Located in Hudson, NY

This is a very highly animated and extremely well constructed, early 19th century sheet iron weathervane. Please do look at the detailed images. The construction and surface are abso...

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1820s Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman
19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman

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

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19th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

French Late 19th Century Weathervane
French Late 19th Century Weathervane

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...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Stone, Copper

Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure An early 20th Century hand carved English folk-art policeman whirligig figure. With natural wear and patina this figur...

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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Pine

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

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 constructi...

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Early 20th century Copper cockerel weather vane
Early 20th century Copper cockerel weather vane

Early 20th century Copper cockerel weather vane

Located in Malton, GB

This is a beautiful, sculptural 20th century copper weather vane in the shape of a cockerel. It has been mounted on a stone base with iron rod. Great quality overall and patina as we...

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Early 20th Century Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

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.

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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Massive Antique Folk Art Candle Driven Tiered Windmill Form "Carousel"
Massive Antique Folk Art Candle Driven Tiered Windmill Form "Carousel"

Massive Antique Folk Art Candle Driven Tiered Windmill Form "Carousel"

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic Folk Art Candle-Powered Carousel in the form of a Tiered and Steepled Gazebo. Carved and painted wood in green and off-white with gilt details, Multiple tiers with a center s...

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Antique Fish Weathervane
Antique Fish Weathervane

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...

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Late 19th Century Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure This quirky and highly sculptural early 20th Century American folk art mechanical whirligig figure is stood on ...

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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Hand-Crafted Antique Copper Fish Sculpture on Iron Base, USA
Hand-Crafted Antique Copper Fish Sculpture on Iron Base, USA

Hand-Crafted Antique Copper Fish Sculpture on Iron Base, USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking sculptural fish executed in hand-formed copper, richly patinated with layered verdigris, deep teal, and warm umber tones that have developed organically over time. The fis...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique American Folk Art Copper Horse And Buggy Weathervane
Antique American Folk Art Copper Horse And Buggy Weathervane

Antique American Folk Art Copper Horse And Buggy Weathervane

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine American Folk Art Weathervane with excellent Primitive profile and in original condition. A large scale weathervane with a horse drawn buggy with a gentleman driver mounted on...

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19th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

19th Century American Folk Art Iron Horse Weathervane
19th Century American Folk Art 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 the midwest. Old make-do repair to tail. Great...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White
American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White

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 wea...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century American double sided whirligig figure A brilliant example of early 20th century American Folk Art. In the form of a hand carved wooden double sided whirligig f...

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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Pine

American Folk Art Wood and Iron Farm Bureau Weathervane Advertising Sign
American Folk Art Wood and Iron Farm Bureau Weathervane Advertising Sign

American Folk Art Wood and Iron Farm Bureau Weathervane Advertising Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Great looking cartoon Midwestern Americana weathervane. Farm Bureau Insurance started in 1921. This great piece most likely was a premium or advertising piece. Hand painted wood with...

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane
Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane

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. I basica...

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1890s Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th Century French Rooster Weathervane
19th Century French Rooster Weathervane

19th Century French Rooster Weathervane

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine French full bodied gilt copper rooster weathervane, with expressive face, fully formed tail and fantastic verdigris surface, on contemporary cast iron base

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19th Century French Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

American Copper Spread Winged Eagle Weathervane with Sphere and Arrow, C. 1880
American Copper Spread Winged Eagle Weathervane with Sphere and Arrow, C. 1880

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...

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1880s American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane
19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane

19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane, circa 1890, having a carved and painted wooden hull with bowsprit, spars and deck house; wooden masts with wire standing rigging; iron anchors; sheet metal main sail, American flag, and flat-cut sailor manning the helm. The schooner has great lines and style - very graceful sheer, nicely shaped clipper bow, that whimsical sailor at helm...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand
Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand

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. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface with verdigris patina. Not entirely sure of the maker but possible by L. W. Cushing & Co. In Waltham or Harris. Co in Boston. The surface has been re-gilt historically likely dated from early 20th century. A lovely piece that transcends American fold art...

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Swelled Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Swelled Copper Rooster Weather Vane

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 a pointed directional. Nice bright copper age on slim black base. 24"L x 22"H x 2 ...

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20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

American Copper Full Bodied Pig Directional Weathervane on Stand, circa 1880
American Copper Full Bodied Pig Directional Weathervane on Stand, circa 1880

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.

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1880s American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron, Zinc

Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round African Basket
Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round African Basket

Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round African Basket

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage Tribal handwoven bamboo ethnic round Asian basket. Beautiful artisanal handwoven basket with tribal designs and patterns all around. Large Asian rattan handcrafted de...

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Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Seagrass, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

American Copper and Brass Sulky Driver Weather Vane
American Copper and Brass Sulky Driver Weather Vane

American Copper and Brass Sulky Driver Weather Vane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A dynamic American copper and brass weather vane depicting a trotting horse pulling a sulky with driver. The horse is shown in full stride, with fin...

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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

Modernist Folk Art George Nelson/ Calder Style Kinetic Sculptural Weathervane
Modernist Folk Art George Nelson/ Calder Style Kinetic Sculptural Weathervane

Modernist Folk Art George Nelson/ Calder Style Kinetic Sculptural Weathervane

By George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist Folk Art George Nelson / Calder Style Kinetic Sculptural Weathervane .. Amazing design,, Retains original finish ,paint. Great color / patina..Pictures do it no justice,

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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig
Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig

Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charming whirligig depicting a figure resembling Uncle Sam sawing a log mounted to a wooden base. Hand carved, painted, and assembled with applied facial details. When manually turne...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Horse Weather Vane
19th Century Horse Weather Vane

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 more modern base. 32"H x 44"L base 29" x 6" x 6"...

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19th Century American Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Eagle Weathervane, Attributed to Cushing & White
19th Century Eagle Weathervane, Attributed to Cushing & White

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...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rooster Weathervane
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rooster Weathervane

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

Antique and Vintage Weathervanes

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.