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Weathervanes For Sale
19th Century Original Painted Camel on Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Original painted sheet metal on mounted base.The surface is very good.
Category
1890s American Adirondack Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Smooth (17") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940's plaster plafonnier. Hanging by ...
Category
2010s Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Eagle Hunting Fish Copper Weather Vane
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous copper weather vane with an eagle hunting a fish
USA, 20th century
Cast copper and brass, on wrought iron stand.
Measures: 24"W x 19"D x 51.5"H.
Good vintage c...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Early 20Thc Road Runner Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky road runner weather vane is in fine condition and retains its old black painted surface.It is on a cast iron custom mount.This was found in SantaFe,New Mexico and was on t...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Pine
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 basi...
Category
1890s Folk Art Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
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 Native American warrior in feather headdress and a wide belt shooting an arrow from...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Large Gold Leaf Fish Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusually large full-bodied copper codfish, molded sheet copper fins with soldering, and a iron barbel. Original gold leaf surface, with minor dents and surface wear, showing some ve...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
Diminutive Codfish Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Molded copper with an old in-service surface of old gilding with strong honest verdigris on the top. New England or New York, circa 1890-1910
Measures: 11 ½” x 3 ½” x 18” (on stand)...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Early 20th C. Copper Rooster on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century copper rooster that was originally part of a working weathervane. The rooster was mounted on an iron base and it is a perfect accent ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century Original Painted Full Body Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century full body rooster weathervane on custom iron base. This rooster has a worn and aged patina of a zinc painted surface. The copper shows through in areas as well.The weigh...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
American Folk-Art Finial with Dove
Located in Doylestown, PA
An American folk-art tin rooftop finial with a dove on top, circa 1900 or earlier, rusted finish.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Tin
Charming Folk Art Copper Weathervane with Dog
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century American Folk Art Weathervane artisan made from copper with an adorable dog perched atop the arrow. Amazing facial details and a natural aged patina bring all the charm ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Patinated Copper Heron-form Weathervane
Located in Norwalk, CT
Well crafted heron weathervane in copper. Wonderful natural patina. Unusual subject: spread wing heron with trailing legs, just as in nature. Fitted into a painted metal stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Green Verdigris Horse Weathervane on Stand, Attributed to Cushing Ethan Allen
By Ethan Allen
Located in Southampton, NY
Green Verdigris Horse Weathervane on stand, Attributed to Ethan Allen.
A beautifully patinated verdigris iron running horse weathervase from the 19th ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice folk art copper rooster weathervane
France, circa 1900-1930.
Weathered . measurements include the wooden base.
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Antique French Zinc Weathervane in Original Condition C1900's
Located in Chicago, 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...
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Zinc
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Early 20thc Monumental Road Runner Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic folky road runner weather vane is mounted and has the original directionals . The condition is very good and has a nice mellow patina. Great south west look.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Iron, Metal
Folk Art Brigantine Weathervane by Frank Adams, Martha's Vineyard, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art Brigantine Weathervane by Frank Adams (1871 - 1944), West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, circa 1930s, a hand built weathervane of a brigantine with square-rigged foremast and fore-and-aft-rigged mainmast, with wooden hull, characteristic cut sheet metal sails with folded fore-edges, and wire rigging.
The weathervane is in original nicely weathered paint and condition.
Frank Adams was a folk artist on the Vineyard best known for his duck decoys, but also for these weathervanes, ship models, miniature decoys...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Weathervane of Cast Iron, Copper, & Brass with Handcrafted Model T Ford
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This vintage weathervane is made from cast iron, copper, and brass and is a rare piece of American folk art. This weathervane consists of a 19l0 Model T Ford...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Weathervanes
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Iron, Sheet Metal
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 from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania. The condition is good with minor wear and littl...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique American Lightning Rods
Located in Hanover, MA
Sculptural pair of American lightning rods dating from the 1870's. They still maintain their original copper skin on its wrought iron twist rod staff wh...
Category
1870s American Country Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Prancing Horse Weathervane, Attributed to Jewel & Co, Waltham, Mass, ca 1860
Located in York County, PA
Prancing horse weathervane, attributed to Jewel & Co. Waltham, Massachusetts, CA 1860:
Prancing horse weathervane by A.H. Jewell & Co., Waltham, MA. Made of molded copper, with a cast zinc head, applied copper ears...
Category
1860s American Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1880s American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc
French 19th Century Folk Art Metal Rooster or Cockerel Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful metal weathervane representing a rooster or cockerel,
France, 1850-1900.
Weathered and small losses. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th C Original Painted Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted Rooster Weathervane from Pennslyvania. Nice original painted surface.
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, Fiske, C. 1870
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.
Category
1870s American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf
Large 1930's Windmill Whirligig with Woman Churning Butter
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large scale windmill whirligig with woman churning butter. In very good condition with vibrant red, green, white, and yellow painted details. Sits on iron stand. Height with stand 70...
Category
Early 20th Century Weathervanes
Materials
Tin
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 have been polished. 62"H x 26" x 18 1/2"
PE...
Category
Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
18th Century French Primitive Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Copper and Iron Estate Made Weather Vane
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible large estate made weather vane on a later base. Beautifully worn and with a wonderful patina, the vane features honest later repairs in copper to the centre, dating to ...
Category
1790s English Folk Art Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
French 19th Century Folk Art Iron Rooster or Cockerel Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful iron weathervane representing a rooster or cockerel,
France, 1850-1900. The weathervane is placed on an oak pedestal of later date
Weathered and small losses. Measurement...
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
19th C Original Cream Painted Horse Wind Mill Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original cream painted iron horse wind mill weight on a wood block stand.The condition is very good.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
19thc Original Painted Ethan Allen Running Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Weather-vane, Running Horse, Ethan Allen Flattened Full Body, Old Honest White Paint
Late 19th Century
Molded copper with cast iron head, sheet copper mane, full bodied tail, ol...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
18th-19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful antique folk art copper rooster with an wonderful old repair. It once got a zinc tale. A real unique find.
France, circa 1750-1850. More photo's available on request
Weat...
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
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...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Antique Battleship Weathervane Weathered Paint American Primitive Steel Metal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique battleship weather vane weathered paint American primitive steel metal. Item features hand made weathervane, distressed original paint , American flag to ship. Very nice anti...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Weathervanes
Materials
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century Folk Art Rooster Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully whimsical early 20th century Folk Art hand-wrought iron weathervane with a rooster standing on the tip of the arrow, a greek cross at top, and a wreath at the back of t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Wrought Iron
American Gilt Copper & Cast Iron Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane, circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt copper and cast iron full bodied rooster weathervane mounted on stand, Late 19th Century
Category
1880s American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Early 20th C Copper Fish Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th C full body copper fish weathervane. Custom made iron Mount. Great condition and Nice copper patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Folk Art Whirligig
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch built English folk art whirligig
We are proud to offer a unique example of an early 20th century handcrafted scratch built English whirligig. Made from se...
Category
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Pine
Early 20thc Full Bodied Copper Fish Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc full bodied copper professionally polished fish weather vane with custom made iron base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
1880s American Folk Art Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
French Mid-19th Century Coq, Rooster
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome mid-19th century Coq - Rooster from the South of France. Beautifully crafted in zinc with fabulous patina. Now resting on its iron base. A terrific accent piece.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Zinc
Antique Danish Weather Vane in the Form of a Cockerel
Located in Søborg, DK
A very decorative antique Danish weather vane in the form of a cockerel.
Made from steel plate and dated 1922.
Nice patina to the surface and mounted on to a granite set.
Category
1920s Danish Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Steel
French Late 19th Century Weathervane
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sensational later 19th century girouette - weathervane of a Galleon found in the South of France. The galleon is expertly crafted from beautifully patina...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Stone, Copper
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.
Category
1880s American American Colonial Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round Asian Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Asian rattan handcrafted decorative bowl on bamboo stand.
Large vintage tribal handwoven bamboo ethnic round basket.
Deep bowl shape, woven with seagrass technique and decorate...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Seagrass
Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round African Basket
Located in North Hollywood, 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Seagrass, Bamboo
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 / ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Whirligig Policeman Figure
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century Whirligig policeman figure
We are proud to offer an unusual hand-crafted id 20th century pine whirligig policeman figure. With its metal support stand still in p...
Category
1940s British Folk Art Vintage Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Horse Weathervane with Gilt Surface on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A trotting horse weathervane likely modeled after "Ethan Allen" with its original mount and displayed on a custom stand in a slightly upslope manner. The horse with full molded coppe...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Mounted Full Bodied Gilt Horse Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Mounted full bodied gilt horse weathervane
Measures approximately: 33" X 4" X 21.5"
Weighs approximately: 9 lbs.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Weathervanes
Materials
Metal, Gold
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.
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