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Large rooster weathervane.
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Branford, CT
Large rooster weathervane. Molded copper body with gilt surface. Cast zinc legs. Most likely by J.W
Category

1890s North American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

Antique Large rooster weathervane.
Large rooster weathervane.

Large rooster weathervane.

H 34 in W 34 in D 3 in
19th Century French Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine French full bodied gilt copper rooster weathervane, with expressive face, fully formed tail
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19th Century French Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper, Iron

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

19th Century French Rooster Weathervane

H 34 in Dm 12 in
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
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Pine

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

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rooster Weathervane

H 22 in W 17 in D 7 in
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
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper, Iron

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

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

H 18.75 in W 14 in D 3.5 in
Impressive Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th century full-bodied overscale copper weathervane of a rooster on a sphere in having
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

Antique Impressive Rooster Weathervane
Impressive Rooster Weathervane

Impressive Rooster Weathervane

H 36 in W 34 in D 8 in
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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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Sheet Metal

Antique 19thc Rooster Weathervane
19thc Rooster Weathervane

19thc Rooster Weathervane

H 30 in W 31 in D 5 in
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
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American

H 33.5 in W 28 in D 2.5 in
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
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

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

19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane

H 25.4 in W 26.78 in D 5.52 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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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

Antique 19th Century Original Painted Full Body Rooster Weathervane
19th Century Original Painted Full Body Rooster Weathervane

19th Century Original Painted Full Body Rooster Weathervane

H 19 in W 16 in D 4 in
Antique German Rooster Mounted Weathervane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rooster weathervane naturally aged with several layers of old paint over zinc (ca. early 20th
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Zinc

Antique German Rooster Mounted Weathervane
Antique German Rooster Mounted Weathervane

Antique German Rooster Mounted Weathervane

H 32.75 in W 9.75 in D 8 in
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
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique French 19th Century Folk Art Metal Rooster or Cockerel Weathervane
French 19th Century Folk Art Metal Rooster or Cockerel Weathervane

French 19th Century Folk Art Metal Rooster or Cockerel Weathervane

H 20.87 in W 22.05 in D 5.91 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art Wrought Iron Weathervane With Rooster
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Folk Art Wrought Iron Weathervane With Rooster. 37 1/2 inches wide by 42 inches tall by 1 inch deep
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Iron

Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Wrought Iron Weathervane With Rooster
Early 20th Century Folk Art Wrought Iron Weathervane With Rooster

Early 20th Century Folk Art Wrought Iron Weathervane With Rooster

H 42 in W 37.5 in D 1 in
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

H 16 in W 12 in D 6 in
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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Early 20th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

H 62 in W 18.5 in D 26 in
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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1890s American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

H 26 in W 20 in D 6 in
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

H 20 in W 19 in D 6 in
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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1890s American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

H 26 in W 20 in D 6 in
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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1890s American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

H 28 in W 19 in D 6 in
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...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Iron

19thc Rooster Sheet Iron Weather Vane Mounted
19thc Rooster Sheet Iron Weather Vane Mounted

19thc Rooster Sheet Iron Weather Vane Mounted

H 10 in W 13.5 in D 3 in
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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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Iron

19th Century Folky Iron Rooster Weather Vane on Stand
19th Century Folky Iron Rooster Weather Vane on Stand

19th Century Folky Iron Rooster Weather Vane on Stand

H 22 in W 19 in D 3 in
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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1890s American Country Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Sheet Metal

Rooster Weather Vane in Tin and Iron on Mount
Rooster Weather Vane in Tin and Iron on Mount

Rooster Weather Vane in Tin and Iron on Mount

H 50 in W 22.25 in D 23 in
19th Century 3 Dimensional Sheep Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Sheep Weather Vane
19th Century 3 Dimensional Sheep Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Sheep Weather Vane

H 22 in W 22 in D 4 in
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane

H 24.5 in W 30 in D 6 in
19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane
19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane

H 40.5 in W 36.5 in D 4 in
3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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1920s American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane

3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane

H 27.5 in W 30 in D 6 in
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane

H 24 in W 38 in D 6 in
19th Century 3 Dimensional Bass Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19th Century 3 Dimensional Bass Weather Vane
19th Century 3 Dimensional Bass Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Bass Weather Vane

H 16 in W 26 in D 7 in
19th Century American Angus Association Cow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19th Century American Angus Association Cow Weather Vane
19th Century American Angus Association Cow Weather Vane

19th Century American Angus Association Cow Weather Vane

H 17 in W 21 in D 4 in

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Rooster Weathervane
Located in New Haven, CT
Large and impressive rooster weathervane, most likely originally used on a church, molded copper
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Antique Rooster Weathervane
Rooster Weathervane

Rooster Weathervane

H 32.5 in W 38 in D 4.5 in
Rooster Weathervane
By A.L. Jewell
Located in New Haven, CT
Rooster Weathervane by A. L. Jewell, Waltham, Massachusetts. This rare early abstracted example is
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper, Lead

Antique Rooster Weathervane
Rooster Weathervane

Rooster Weathervane

Cast Iron Rooster Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
The large size Rochester Iron Works cast iron rooster weathervane retaining its old painted surface.
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Cast Iron Rooster Weathervane
Cast Iron Rooster Weathervane

Cast Iron Rooster Weathervane

H 24 in W 36 in
Molded Copper Rooster Weathervane
Located in New Hope, PA
A molded and sheet copper rooster Folk Art weathervane with traces of gilt and green patina. Of
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

Molded Copper Rooster Weathervane
Molded Copper Rooster Weathervane

Molded Copper Rooster Weathervane

H 23.5 in W 23 in D 3 in
Molded and Gilt Copper Hamburg Rooster Weathervane
By L. W. Cushing & Sons
Located in New Hope, PA
An exceptional example of the "Hamburg" rooster weathervane model with an especially pleasing
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Molded and Gilt Copper Hamburg Rooster Weathervane
Molded and Gilt Copper Hamburg Rooster Weathervane

Molded and Gilt Copper Hamburg Rooster Weathervane

H 27.5 in W 28 in D 2 in
Rooster Weathervane, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Located in New Oxford, PA
A rooster weathervane from Lancaster, Pennsylvania from the Gibbel-Kreider family farm just south
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1840s American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Rooster Weathervane, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Rooster Weathervane, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Rooster Weathervane, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

H 36 in W 52 in D 5 in
Rooster Weathervane
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Litchfield, CT
Attributed to Fiske & Co., New York Last quarter of the 19th century Full body copper, sheet copper tail, cast zinc feet Condition: Minor straight seam separations on throat and o...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Rooster Weathervane
Rooster Weathervane

Rooster Weathervane

H 24.5 in W 23.5 in D 4 in
Rooster Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
An early and unusual form, bold in feeling.
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Rooster Weathervane
Rooster Weathervane

Rooster Weathervane

H 21 in W 23 in D 4 in
French Copper and Brass Rooster Weathervane on Stand, circa 1820
Located in Lake Forest, IL
French for Rooster. Rooster Weathervanes and have been featured prominently throughout French history on
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Early 19th Century French Primitive Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Brass, Copper

French Copper and Brass Rooster Weathervane on Stand, circa 1820
French Copper and Brass Rooster Weathervane on Stand, circa 1820

French Copper and Brass Rooster Weathervane on Stand, circa 1820

H 16 in W 22.5 in D 4.5 in
French Rooster Weathervane
Located in Kirkland, WA
This French Rooster Weathervane is a lovely shape and made of zinc which gives it the wonderful
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19th Century French Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Iron, Zinc

French Rooster Weathervane
French Rooster Weathervane

French Rooster Weathervane

H 17 in W 18.5 in D 6.5 in
American Rooster Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
A large American Weathervane depicting a rooster
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper, Gold Leaf

American Rooster Weathervane
American Rooster Weathervane

American Rooster Weathervane

H 32 in W 24 in
Georgian Rooster Weathervane
Located in London, GB
cockerel/rooster, this Georgian weathervane is fashioned from very thick early sheet copper, which is hand
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Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Sheet Metal

Georgian Rooster Weathervane

Georgian Rooster Weathervane

H 43 in W 24 in D 1.25 in
Fanciful French Rooster Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Early copper rooster with flamboyant tail and stylized head.
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19th Century French Antique Rooster Weathervane

Fanciful French Rooster Weathervane
Fanciful French Rooster Weathervane

Fanciful French Rooster Weathervane

H 16.5 in W 20 in
Folky 19th Century Rooster Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Folky weathervane in old patina, French.
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19th Century French Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

Folky 19th Century Rooster Weathervane

Folky 19th Century Rooster Weathervane

H 30 in W 29 in
Late 19th Century Silhouette Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century unusual and exceptional graphic and detailed sheet iron silhouette rooster
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Sheet Metal, Iron

Late 19th Century Silhouette Rooster Weathervane
Late 19th Century Silhouette Rooster Weathervane

Late 19th Century Silhouette Rooster Weathervane

H 20.75 in W 18 in D 1.75 in
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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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Sheet Metal, Iron

Circa 1900 Sheet Iron Crowing Rooster Weathervane
Circa 1900 Sheet Iron Crowing Rooster Weathervane

Circa 1900 Sheet Iron Crowing Rooster Weathervane

H 21 in W 28.5 in D 2.5 in
Zinc "Chanticleer" Weathervane
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Mounted on contemporary base. Chantecleer is French for rooster and rooster weathervanes have been
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19th Century French Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Zinc

Zinc "Chanticleer" Weathervane
Zinc "Chanticleer" Weathervane

Zinc "Chanticleer" Weathervane

H 26 in Dm 26 in
19th century Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Copper 19th Century Rooster Weathervane from New England. East , West, North and South directionals.
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19th century Rooster Weathervane
19th century Rooster Weathervane

19th century Rooster Weathervane

H 32 in W 30 in
19th century rooster weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
Full bodied and very detailed French copper rooster weathervane with reposse wings and tail, well
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19th Century French Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper, Lead

19th century rooster weathervane
19th century rooster weathervane

19th century rooster weathervane

H 26 in W 12 in D 5 in
Rooster Weathervane, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Handmade sheet iron rooster weathervane in silhouette form with exaggerated spurs in a weathered
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Rooster Weathervane, circa 1900
Rooster Weathervane, circa 1900

Rooster Weathervane, circa 1900

H 21.5 in W 15 in D 1 in
18th Century Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 18th century English hand-hammered copper full bodied rooster weathervane, the comb and
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1760s European Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

18th Century Rooster Weathervane
18th Century Rooster Weathervane

18th Century Rooster Weathervane

H 22.5 in W 24 in D 6 in
Folk Art Wooden Rooster Weathervane
Located in Milford, NH
Folk art wooden rooster weathervane with great paint and form. Circa 1890-1920. Mounted on a nice
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Wooden Rooster Weathervane
Folk Art Wooden Rooster Weathervane

Folk Art Wooden Rooster Weathervane

H 46 in W 32 in D 11.25 in
Quebec Folk Art Rooster Weathervane
Located in Toronto, ON
An authentic Quebec rooster weathervane in original red paint from the the Brome Lake region of
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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Metal

Quebec Folk Art Rooster Weathervane
Quebec Folk Art Rooster Weathervane

Quebec Folk Art Rooster Weathervane

H 20 in W 24 in D 3 in
19thc Fantastic Form & Surface Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LATE 19THC WONDERFUL FOLKY ROOSTER WEATHERVANE. GREAT PATINA AND FORM.THE CONDITION IS VERY GOOD
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19thc Fantastic Form & Surface Rooster Weathervane
19thc Fantastic Form & Surface Rooster Weathervane

19thc Fantastic Form & Surface Rooster Weathervane

H 23 in W 24 in D 6 in
Important 19th c. Impressive Full-Bodied Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
An important and rare large-scale full-bodied 19th C rooster weathervane having fantastic weathered
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19th Century French Antique Rooster Weathervane

Important 19th c. Impressive Full-Bodied Rooster Weathervane
Important 19th c. Impressive Full-Bodied Rooster Weathervane

Important 19th c. Impressive Full-Bodied Rooster Weathervane

H 48 in W 35 in D 10 in
Monumental Double-Sided Rooster Weathervane Hanging Decorative Art
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
three dimensional giltwood rooster weathervane in relief. The piece hangs from the top and is set in a
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Monumental Double-Sided Rooster Weathervane Hanging Decorative Art
Monumental Double-Sided Rooster Weathervane Hanging Decorative Art

Monumental Double-Sided Rooster Weathervane Hanging Decorative Art

H 49 in W 56 in D 5 in
Rooster Weathervane With Excellent Verdigris Surface
Located in York County, PA
Rooster weathervane, full-bodied copper with untouched, natural verdegris surface that scores a 9.5
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Rooster Weathervane With Excellent Verdigris Surface
Rooster Weathervane With Excellent Verdigris Surface

Rooster Weathervane With Excellent Verdigris Surface

H 26 in W 24 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century American Copper Rooster Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
American copper folk art rooster weathervane continues that legacy, capturing the essence of American folk
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century American Copper Rooster Weathervane
Early 20th Century American Copper Rooster Weathervane

Early 20th Century American Copper Rooster Weathervane

H 22.25 in W 12 in D 4 in
Rare 19th Century Copper Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful and rare full bodied copper rooster weathervane of impressive scale and in a beautiful
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19th Century French Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

Rare 19th Century Copper Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane
Rare 19th Century Copper Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane

Rare 19th Century Copper Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane

H 32 in W 36 in D 11 in
RARE 19THC ORIGINAL SURFACE FULL BODY COPPER ROOSTER WEATHERVANE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL SURFACE ROOSTER WEATHERVANE IN GREAT OLD GILDED SURFACE AND VERDIGRIS THROUGH
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

RARE 19THC ORIGINAL SURFACE FULL BODY COPPER ROOSTER WEATHERVANE
RARE 19THC ORIGINAL SURFACE FULL BODY COPPER ROOSTER WEATHERVANE

RARE 19THC ORIGINAL SURFACE FULL BODY COPPER ROOSTER WEATHERVANE

H 30 in W 28 in D 4 in
Large Rooster Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
blacksmith made and truly a one of a kind weathervane piece. American, circa 1875, measures: 36” x 33”.   
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Sheet Metal

Large Rooster Weathervane
Large Rooster Weathervane

Large Rooster Weathervane

H 36 in W 33 in D 3 in
Diminutive Rooster Weathervane with Pleasing and Legitimate Early Surface
Located in York County, PA
Diminutive Rooster Weathervane With Pleasing And Legitimate Early Surface, circa 1875-1890s: At
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19th Century Antique Rooster Weathervane

Diminutive Rooster Weathervane with Pleasing and Legitimate Early Surface
Diminutive Rooster Weathervane with Pleasing and Legitimate Early Surface

Diminutive Rooster Weathervane with Pleasing and Legitimate Early Surface

H 19 in W 19 in
19th Century Molded Copper Hollow Body Rooster Weathervane on Directional Arrow
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a molded copper hollow body rooster weathervane on directional arrow, mounted on
Category

19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19th Century Molded Copper Hollow Body Rooster Weathervane on Directional Arrow
19th Century Molded Copper Hollow Body Rooster Weathervane on Directional Arrow

19th Century Molded Copper Hollow Body Rooster Weathervane on Directional Arrow

H 30 in W 55 in D 3.5 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art Molded Sheet Metal Rooster Weathervane on Stand
Located in Milford, NH
A great form Folk Art molded sheet metal rooster weathervane, mounted on a rectangle ebonized iron
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Sheet Metal

Early 20th Century Folk Art Molded Sheet Metal Rooster Weathervane on Stand
Early 20th Century Folk Art Molded Sheet Metal Rooster Weathervane on Stand

Early 20th Century Folk Art Molded Sheet Metal Rooster Weathervane on Stand

H 29.25 in W 26.25 in D 7 in
19thC European Rooster Weathervane
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming antique copper weathervane with great overall patina. Mounted on an old block of wood
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19th Century European Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19thC European Rooster Weathervane
19thC European Rooster Weathervane

19thC European Rooster Weathervane

H 23 in W 20 in
18th Century Austrian Rooster Weathervane
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Measures 23" H x 13" L (Rooster)
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18th Century and Earlier Austrian Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

18th Century Austrian Rooster Weathervane

18th Century Austrian Rooster Weathervane

H 23 in W 13 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
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

19th Century American Golden Rooster Weathervane
19th Century American Golden Rooster Weathervane

19th Century American Golden Rooster Weathervane

H 27 in W 24 in D 6 in
Late 18th European Century Rooster Weathervane
Located in Wiscasset, ME
On museum stand Measures 17" x 13 1/2"
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18th Century and Earlier Austrian Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Late 18th European Century Rooster Weathervane

Late 18th European Century Rooster Weathervane

H 17 in W 13.5 in
Late 18th c. Full Bodied English Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
A good full bodied example of a late 18th century/early 19th century English copper weathervane in
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper, Iron

Late 18th c. Full Bodied English Rooster Weathervane
Late 18th c. Full Bodied English Rooster Weathervane

Late 18th c. Full Bodied English Rooster Weathervane

H 25 in W 17 in D 6.5 in
Fantastic & Folky Late 19thc Rooster Weathervane On Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
OUTS AND WONDERFUL HANDMADE FORM.THIS IS THE BEST SURFACE I HAVE EVER SEEN ON A SHEET IRON WEATHERVANE.
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Sheet Metal, Iron

Fantastic & Folky Late 19thc Rooster Weathervane On Stand
Fantastic & Folky Late 19thc Rooster Weathervane On Stand

Fantastic & Folky Late 19thc Rooster Weathervane On Stand

H 48 in W 39 in D 28 in
18th-19th Century, French Folk Art Iron Rooster, Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful iron weathervane with a rooster, it came from a church tower in the South of France
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Iron

18th-19th Century, French Folk Art Iron Rooster, Weathervane
18th-19th Century, French Folk Art Iron Rooster, Weathervane

18th-19th Century, French Folk Art Iron Rooster, Weathervane

H 50 in W 23 in D 8 in
19th Century French Folk Art Iron Rooster Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
a: Beautiful sheet iron (tole) Folk Art iron rooster weathervane with great patina. France circa
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Folk Art Iron Rooster Weathervane
19th Century French Folk Art Iron Rooster Weathervane

19th Century French Folk Art Iron Rooster Weathervane

H 15.16 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in
French Zinc Rooster Weathervane on Black Marble Base from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French zinc rooster weathervane on marble base from the early 20th century. Our rooster, the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Marble, Zinc

French Zinc Rooster Weathervane on Black Marble Base from the Early 20th Century
French Zinc Rooster Weathervane on Black Marble Base from the Early 20th Century

French Zinc Rooster Weathervane on Black Marble Base from the Early 20th Century

H 32 in W 22 in D 10.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Folk Art Rooster Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount
Early 20th Century Folk Art Rooster Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount

Early 20th Century Folk Art Rooster Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount

H 36.5 in W 35.5 in D 1 in
18th-19th Century, French Folk Art Hand Forged Iron Rooster, Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful antique hand forged iron rooster. A rare find. France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered.
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Iron

18th-19th Century, French Folk Art Hand Forged Iron Rooster, Weathervane
18th-19th Century, French Folk Art Hand Forged Iron Rooster, Weathervane

18th-19th Century, French Folk Art Hand Forged Iron Rooster, Weathervane

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Rare 19th Century Full Body Rooster Copper Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. AMERICAN COPPER FULL BODY ROOSTER WEATHERVANE. WONDERFUL FOLKY FORM AND NICE PATINA. THIS
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

Rare 19th Century Full Body Rooster Copper Weathervane
Rare 19th Century Full Body Rooster Copper Weathervane

Rare 19th Century Full Body Rooster Copper Weathervane

H 18 in W 11 in D 3 in
Exquisite Antique French Copper Rooster (Weathervane) Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Breathtaking original antique French copper rooster repurposed into this amazing lamp. With loads
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19th Century French Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Copper

Exquisite Antique French Copper Rooster (Weathervane) Lamp
Exquisite Antique French Copper Rooster (Weathervane) Lamp

Exquisite Antique French Copper Rooster (Weathervane) Lamp

H 34.5 in Dm 20 in
Zinc Weathervane from France
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Painted Provencal Zinc Rooster Weathervane on Stand- Circa 1850. Please Note This Item is an
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19th Century French Country Antique Rooster Weathervane

Zinc Weathervane from France
Zinc Weathervane from France

Zinc Weathervane from France

H 45.25 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
French Late 19th Century Zinc Rooster/Cockerel Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare zinc weathervane representing a rooster/cockerel. France, circa 1880-1900
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Zinc

French Late 19th Century Zinc Rooster/Cockerel Weathervane
French Late 19th Century Zinc Rooster/Cockerel Weathervane

French Late 19th Century Zinc Rooster/Cockerel Weathervane

H 24.41 in W 21.66 in D 7.09 in
French Late 19th Century Folk Art Iron Rooster or Cockerel Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful iron weathervane representing a rooster or cockerel with traces of red color. France
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Iron

French Late 19th Century Folk Art Iron Rooster or Cockerel Weathervane
French Late 19th Century Folk Art Iron Rooster or Cockerel Weathervane

French Late 19th Century Folk Art Iron Rooster or Cockerel Weathervane

H 35.04 in W 27.96 in D 6.7 in
Tin Rooster
Located in Surrey, BC
Pressed tin rooster in original paint. Rare form two piece conical form Untouched on stand from
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19th Century Canadian Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Tin

Tin Rooster
Tin Rooster

Tin Rooster

H 21 in W 14 in D 3 in
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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19th Century Canadian Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Tin

Rooster Weather Vane
Rooster Weather Vane

Rooster Weather Vane

H 21 in W 15 in D 1 in
Painted Provencal Zinc Rooster on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted Provencal Zinc Rooster on Stand circa 1850 One of a kind antique. Please take a
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19th Century French Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Zinc

Painted Provencal Zinc Rooster on Stand
Painted Provencal Zinc Rooster on Stand

Painted Provencal Zinc Rooster on Stand

H 30 in W 18 in
c. 1890 A20 Rooster Windmill Weight
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A wonderful A 20 Rooster windmill weight manufactured by Elgin Wind Power & Pump Co. of Elgin, IL
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Iron

c. 1890 A20 Rooster Windmill Weight
c. 1890 A20 Rooster Windmill Weight

c. 1890 A20 Rooster Windmill Weight

H 19 in W 18 in D 6 in
19th Century French Primitive Iron Rooster
Located in New York, NY
Mounted on a lucite plinth base. Incised "1819."
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

19th Century French Primitive Iron Rooster
19th Century French Primitive Iron Rooster

19th Century French Primitive Iron Rooster

H 16.5 in W 15.75 in D 4 in
Cast Iron 'Barnacle Eye' Rooster Windmill Weight
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderful example of a late 19th century 'Barnacle Eye' rooster windmill weight manufactured by the
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron 'Barnacle Eye' Rooster Windmill Weight
Cast Iron 'Barnacle Eye' Rooster Windmill Weight

Cast Iron 'Barnacle Eye' Rooster Windmill Weight

H 19 in W 18 in D 6 in
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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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Iron

19th Century Handmade, Sheet Iron Rooster Weather Vane
19th Century Handmade, Sheet Iron Rooster Weather Vane

19th Century Handmade, Sheet Iron Rooster Weather Vane

H 50 in W 24 in D 24 in
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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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Zinc

19Thc Full Body Original Painted Rooster Weather Vane
19Thc Full Body Original Painted Rooster Weather Vane

19Thc Full Body Original Painted Rooster Weather Vane

H 18 in W 23 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Painted Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century painted cast iron rooster windmill weight Rare antique windmill weight. Ample
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

Materials

Iron

19th Century Painted Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight
19th Century Painted Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight

19th Century Painted Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight

H 15.5 in W 15 in D 4.5 in
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
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19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

American Copper and Zinc Head Rooster Weather Vane
American Copper and Zinc Head Rooster Weather Vane

American Copper and Zinc Head Rooster Weather Vane

H 24.5 in W 10 in D 17 in

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Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England

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Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Draught Horse Weathervane

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Draught Horse Weathervane

H 16 in W 18.5 in D 4 in
Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Located in Nantucket, MA
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Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane

Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane

H 40.5 in W 30.5 in D 8 in
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 Rooster Weathervane

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Copper, Iron, Zinc

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

H 49.75 in W 26.5 in D 18.25 in
19th Century English Folk Art Copper Weathervane
Located in London, GB
19th century English Folk Art copper weathervane A wonderfully pure example of a late 19th century English Folk Art handcrafted copper weathervane. Made from hand beaten sectioned s...
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1880s British Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

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Copper

19th Century English Folk Art Copper Weathervane
19th Century English Folk Art Copper Weathervane

19th Century English Folk Art Copper Weathervane

H 19 in W 27 in D 2.5 in
Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane
Located in Forney, TX
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

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Metal, Copper, Zinc

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H 17.25 in W 48 in D 6.25 in
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Located in Sandwich, MA
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H 16 in W 36 in D 5 in
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

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Copper

Full Body Weathervane of American Indian Warrior
Full Body Weathervane of American Indian Warrior

Full Body Weathervane of American Indian Warrior

H 27 in W 21 in D 5 in
American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White
By Cushing and White
Located in Southampton, NY
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rooster Weathervane

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Metal

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

American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White

H 19.25 in W 28 in D 6 in
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Located in Incline Village, NV
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1890s Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

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Sheet Metal

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Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane

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H 34 in W 12 in D 22 in
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Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Iron

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H 18 in W 20.5 in D 4 in
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Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

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19th Century American Folk Art Iron Horse Weathervane

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

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19th Century Iron Indian Weathervane with Stand
19th Century Iron Indian Weathervane with Stand

19th Century Iron Indian Weathervane with Stand

H 68 in W 28 in D 24 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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1870s American Folk Art Antique Rooster Weathervane

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

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

H 32.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.5 in
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Antique Rooster Weathervane For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique rooster weathervane you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and copper, every antique rooster weathervane was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique rooster weathervane, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique rooster weathervane bearing Folk Art or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Jonathan Howard each produced at least one beautiful antique rooster weathervane that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Rooster Weathervane?

The average selling price for an antique rooster weathervane at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $335 on the low end and $185,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Weathervanes for You

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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