Gilt Weathervanes

Technique: Gilt

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

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1880s American Folk Art Antique Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper, Iron

American Gilt Copper & Cast Iron Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane, circa 1880

$12,500

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 Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper

Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand

$6,800

American Gilt Copper Three Masted Ship Weathervane Mounted on Stand, circa 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

American gilt copper three masted ship weathervane with flags mounted on stand, late 19th century. Measures: 8" square at base.

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Gilt Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

American Gilt Copper Three Masted Ship Weathervane Mounted on Stand, circa 1890

$16,000

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 Gilt Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Zinc

19th Century Eagle Weathervane, Attributed to Cushing & White

$17,500

Gilt Copper Eagle Weather Vane with Directional and Later Stand

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of an early 20th or late 19th century hollow form gilt copper weather vane with outspread wings, ball, arrow, and directional, mounted on a later round stand, in very ...

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Early 20th Century American Gilt Weathervanes

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Metal, Copper

Gilt Copper Eagle Weather Vane with Directional and Later Stand

$1,250

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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1870s American Folk Art Antique Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf

American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, Fiske, C. 1870

$20,000

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 .

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1810s American American Colonial Antique Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper, Iron

American Diminutive Gilt Copper Eagle Weathervane on Iron Stand, Circa 1810

$8,500

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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Gilt Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Steel

Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane

$1,250

H 18 in W 27 in D 4 in

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 Gilt Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane

$4,025

H 21 in W 27 in D 4 in

3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Full bodied 3D running horse with applied verdigris weather vane on wood base. Mid 20th Century. 18"H x 31"L Including Base PERIOD: Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: United States SIZE: 18"...

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Mid-20th Century American Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper

3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane

$900

H 18 in W 31 in D 6 in

Antique Folk Art Pig Weathervane on Custom Mount

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This delightful pig weathervane embodies the rustic charm and whimsical spirit of American folk art. Crafted from copper, the figure of a plump pig is rendered in a simple yet expres...

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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Gilt Weathervanes

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Metal, Copper

Antique Folk Art Pig Weathervane on Custom Mount

$2,400

H 18 in W 28 in D 4 in

British Sailor's Woolwork of Three Royal Navy Ships, Circa 1885

Located in Downingtown, PA

British sailor's woolwork of three royal navy ships Circa 1885 The British sailor woolwork depicts an unusual scene of three different types of Royal Navy Ships which are all flying the White...

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1880s English Folk Art Antique Gilt Weathervanes

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Three Royal Navy Ships, Circa 1885

$4,250

H 21.25 in W 29.25 in D 1 in

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-masted Ship under Steam, HMS Minotaur or HMS Agincourt, Minotaur Class Broadside Ironclad, circa 1880 The sailor's woolie depicts a portsi...

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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Gilt Weathervanes

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Wool

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class

$3,750

H 22.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.75 in

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 of paint with gold gilding. Larger than most. Pe...

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1890s American Antique Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

$5,175

H 26 in W 20 in D 6 in

Running Horse Weathervane in Patinated Copper & Zinc

Located in Milford, NH

A fine “Ethan Allen” running horse weathervane in patinated verdigris copper with weighted zinc head, dating to the late 19th century/ early 20th century in very good condition, with...

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19th Century American Antique Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper, Zinc

Running Horse Weathervane in Patinated Copper & Zinc

$2,900

H 19.38 in W 39.5 in D 4 in

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 Gilt Weathervanes

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Zinc

19th Century English folk art metal weathervane

$4,375

H 44 in W 40 in D 12 in

Pelican Copper Weathervane Mounted on Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique metal weathervane in the shape of a Pelican. The metal has developed a rich patina over time, with a mix of greenish oxidation and brown rust, indicative of age and exposure...

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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper, Iron

Pelican Copper Weathervane Mounted on Base

$1,600

H 21.5 in W 24 in D 4 in

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 Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper

Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane

$2,400

H 14.5 in W 27.5 in D 4 in

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 Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper

19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman

$3,500

H 20 in W 31 in D 9 in

Previously Available Items

20th Century American Gilt Copper Pig Weathervane

Located in Chicago, IL

Found in upstate New York, this 20th-century American gilt copper pig weathervane embodies the folk art ethos: that art blooms from artless things. Meant to...

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20th Century American Folk Art Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper

20th Century American Gilt Copper Pig Weathervane

H 18 in W 26 in D 5 in

Large 19th century Hollow Body Gilt Eagle Weather Vane

Located in Leesburg, VA

Large 19th century Hollow Body Gilt Eagle Weather Vane Anonymous Late 19th century; probably New England area, USA Gilt Copper Approximate size: 23 (h) x 16.5 (w) x 24 (d) in. Th...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper

Large 19th century Hollow Body Gilt Eagle Weather Vane

H 23 in W 16.5 in D 24 in

19th Century American Golden Rooster Weathervane

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming bucolic 19th century American gilt and painted copper weathervane depicting a hollow-bodied rooster with painted comb and wattle, large flowing crimped tail feathers, and ...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper

19th Century American Golden Rooster Weathervane

H 27 in W 24 in D 6 in

Horse Weathervane with Gilt Surface on Display Stand

By J.W. Fiske & Company

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 upslop...

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Gilt Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Horse Weathervane with Gilt Surface on Display Stand

H 25 in W 27 in D 5 in

Antique Gilt Metal Fish Weathervane

Located in New York, NY

Antique gilt codfish weathervane. Attached to stand. Measures approximately: 22" x 10.5" x 4" Weighs approximately: 10lbs.

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20th Century Gilt Weathervanes

Materials

Metal, Gold

Antique Gilt Metal Fish Weathervane

H 4 in W 10.5 in D 22 in

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.

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Late 19th Century European Antique Gilt Weathervanes

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Metal, Gold

Mounted Full Bodied Gilt Horse Weathervane

H 21.5 in W 4 in D 33 in

19th Century American Gilt Eagle Weather Vane Perched on Belted Ball and Arrow

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

With wings spread high and richly molded detail this gilt on copper eagle weathervane, dating to the late 19th century, is mounted on a belted...

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Late 19th Century North American Federal Antique Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper

19th Century American Gilt Eagle Weather Vane Perched on Belted Ball and Arrow

H 23.5 in W 27.5 in D 29.5 in

Gilt Metal Codfish Weather Vane, circa 1910

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique gilded metal codfish weather vane, circa 1910, cast and welded sheet metal, likely zinc, forming a three dimensional embossed hollow codfish with t...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Gilt Weathervanes

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Zinc

Gilt Metal Codfish Weather Vane, circa 1910

H 14 in W 18.75 in D 5.5 in

Racing Horse and Jockey Weathervane

Located in Nantucket, MA

Molded copper and zinc weathervane with gilding. The surface is untouched showing great warm patina. This style of racing horse was named 'Kentucky and Jockey' weathervane in the J.W...

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Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Gilt Weathervanes

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Copper, Zinc

Racing Horse and Jockey Weathervane

H 24.5 in W 31.5 in D 5 in

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 but has weathered over the years given the pi...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Gilt Weathervanes

Materials

Brass

Dexter Horse Weather Vane on Iron Base

H 18 in W 29.5 in D 4.5 in

Eagle Weathervane, American, circa 1900

By Puritan Ironworks Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Outstanding example of a turn of the century gilded copper weathervane of an eagle with outstretched wings, sitting atop a ball; more than likely manufactured by the Puritan Ironwork...

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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Gilt Weathervanes

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Gold, Copper, Zinc

Eagle Weathervane, American, circa 1900

H 34.5 in W 23 in D 23.5 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 and mounted on a handmade iron bracket. Attributed to J.W. Fiske and Co. (ACTIVE 1...

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