Horse Weathervanes
Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Branford, CT
Remarkable contemporary running horse weathervane. Carved wood with gold leaf. On stand (included
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Late 20th Century Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Hackney Horse Weathervane
Located in Branford, CT
Hackney horse weathervane attributed to E. G. Washburn & Co. Molded hollow body copper with natural
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Antique bronze horse weathervane. The weathervane has it's own original patina. The weathervane
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Antique 1880s American American Colonial Weathervanes
Materials
Bronze
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Located in Southampton, NY
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Nice looking running horse weathervane with verdigris
Category
Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Antique American Iron Horse Weathervane, Nashville TN
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique American iron horse weathervane, Nashville TN, with moveable elaborate directional, mounted
Category
Early 20th Century North American Sporting Art Weathervanes
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
19th Century French Folk Art Metal Horse Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful metal horse weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece.
France, circa 1800-1900.
Weathered
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Draught Horse Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century American folk art draught horse weathervane is a remarkable piece crafted
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Cut Steel
Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural piece is a vintage copper horse weather vane, artfully displayed on a modern black
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Steel
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
Category
Antique 1890s Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
“Ethan Allen” Running Horse Weathervane by Harris & Co. Boston, Ma.
By Harris & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This "Ethan Allen" running horse weathervane was one of the more popular ones manufactured by the
Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Mid-20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
19th Century Trotting Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Category
Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Patinated and Oxidized Equestrian Dexter Antique Copper and Zinc Weather Vane
By Cushing and White
Located in Leesburg, VA
35 (w) x 1 (d) in.
This full bodied and beautifully patinated horse weathervane is elegantly crafted
Category
Antique 1860s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Antique 1870s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf
H 32.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.5 in
3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Category
Vintage 1920s American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century Running Horse Gilt Weather Vane
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous example of a 19thc weathervane which served well and survived it's time on a country roof
Category
Antique 1860s American American Craftsman Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Hambletonian style 3 dimensional horse weather vane with gild on base. 30"L x 24 1/2"H
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century vintage 3 dimensional weather vane with trotting horse and directional arrow. On a
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Antique American Figural Painted Copper Horse Weatherwane with Cast Directional
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This figural antique weathervane is usigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
H 73.5 in W 26 in D 30 in
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Prancing Horse Weathervane
By Jonathan Howard
Located in New York, NY
rare 1/2 cast horse weathervane made by J. Howard and Company. Bridgewater Ma.
A truly
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Metal
Early and Rare Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very early running horse weathervane with delicate presence and animated form manufactured by A.L
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Large Swell Bodied Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Woodbury, CT
A swell bodied copper whimsical and folksy running horse weathervane of large size.
Pictured in
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
19th Century Ethan Allen Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century Ethan Allen copper running horse weathervane with a cast iron head, all in
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Running Horse Weathervane with Extraordinary Surface
Located in Sheffield, MA
This spirited running horse weathervane is most unusual for its untouched, weathered surface
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
A Very Fine 19th C. Gilt Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very fine gilt Ethan Allen Full-Bodied Running Horse weathervane.
Provenance: from a 40 year
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
"Hackney" Horse Weathervane
Located in Litchfield, CT
"Hackney" trotting horse is successful for its design and strong pose, showing more muscular detail in its
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
"ethan Allen" Running Horse Weathervane
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Hadley, MA
Classic, bold, full bodied copper vane, cast zinc head, with desirable early worn paint and verdigris surface. Early repairs include very old replaced horizontal rod, and a few old l...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE “The Trotter”
Located in Lenox, MA
Attributed to J. Harris & Son of Boston, MA.
From the Matteson Farm in Shaftsbury, VT.
From the Matteson Farm in Shaftsbury, VT.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Folk Art 19th Century Horse Weathervane
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Great graphic Folk Art sheet metal horse Silhouette weathervane with great early wood neck repair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Early A.L. Jewell Running Horse Weathervane
By A.L. Jewell
Located in Sheffield, MA
Superb early Jewell running horse in original, untouched condition. Fluid, dynamic movement
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Large 'Dexter' Running Horse
By Cushing and White
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pulsing, dynamic large running horse weathervane. Dexter was immortalized in period Currier and
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Beautiful 19th Century French Weathervane
Located in North Beninngton, VT
the horse weathervanes from the 19th century in the United States, where the horses head is made from
Category
Antique 19th Century Canadian Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Horse and Rider Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Perfectly weathered to an overall verdigris, this weathervane shows superb detail down to the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Prancing Horse and Rider Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
A diminutive and very beautifully executed weathervane. Simple and clear in form. The rider has a
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Molded Copper Horse and Rider Weathervane
By Cushing and White
Located in New Hope, PA
Dexter and jockey weathervane
Cushing & white, Waltham, Massachusetts, circa 1870
Retaining the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Horse And Rider Sheet Iron Weathervane
Located in Hadley, MA
Wonderful folky rendition of horse and rider, atop a feathered arrow, in original paint decoration
Category
Early 20th Century Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Molded Copper Horse Jumping through Hoop Weathervane
By A.L. Jewell
Located in New Hope, PA
weathervane of a flattened full-body horse jumping through a hoop is a superlative example of a rare form. It
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Vintage Weathervane
Located in Brambleton, VA
Man on Horse Carriage - weathervane ready to be mounted on a plinth.
Category
20th Century Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century Sheet Iron Prancing Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
Blacksmith, handcrafted version of the commercial formal or Rochester horse of the late 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Horse Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Painted Sheet metal horse weathervane
Category
Antique 19th Century Canadian Weathervanes
Shot-up and Vintage Horse Weathervane
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Shot-up and Vintage Horse Weathervane
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Large American 19thC Horse Weathervane
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large scale 19th century gilt horse weathervane on floor standing museum quality iron mount
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Tôle, Iron
19THC FOLKY RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GREAT AND VERY UNUSUAL FORM 19THC COPPER RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE WITH ORIGINAL COPPER STAFF,WITH
Category
Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Extraordinary 19thc Running Horse Weathervane Untouched Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC FORM AND WONDERFUL PATINA SURFACE RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE IS FROM THE FOURTH
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
American Sheet Iron Horse Weathervane in Old White Paint
Located in Wiscasset, ME
American sheet iron horse weathervane in old white paint. Good size.
Category
Antique 1860s American Folk Art Weathervanes
A FULL-BODIED, MOLDED COPPER, RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE
Located in York County, PA
ETHAN ALLEN: A FULL-BODIED, MOLDED COPPER, RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE, CA 1880-1910:
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Horse Weathervane
Located in Surrey, BC
Old paint over copper body weathervane with solid zinc head. Found in Vermont
Category
Antique 1890s American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Horse Weathervane Made of Sheet Bronze with Iron Fittings
Located in York County, PA
HORSE WEATHERVANE MADE OF SHEET BRONZE WITH IRON FITTINGS AND SUPERB FOLK QUALITY, CA 1840-60
Category
Antique 19th Century Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
19thc Gilded Horse Weathervane On Arrow On Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC GILDED RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE ON ORIGINAL ARROW AND ON A CUSTOM MADE IRON MOUNT.THE VANE
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Rare & Original Mustard Painted Ethan Allen Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC FORM RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE HAS A WONDERFUL ALL ORIGINAL MUSTARD PAINTED OVER
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Prancing Horse Weathervane, Attributed to Jewel & Co., Waltham, Massachusetts
Located in York County, PA
Prancing horse weathervane, attributed to Jewel & Co. Waltham, Massachusetts, circa 1860
Category
Antique 1860s American Weathervanes
H 16.5 in W 17.25 in D 2 in
19thc Original Mustard Painted Horse Weathervane, Great Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HORSE WEATHERVANE IS ON A CUSTOM MADE IRON BASE.THE FORM IS THE BEST AND THE SURFACE IS EVEN
Category
20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
American Copper Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane, J.W. Fiske. Circa 1880
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper full bodied running horse weathervane with the original zinc head and mounted on a
Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc
H 19.25 in W 33.5 in D 5 in
Running Horse Weathervane
Located in Culver City, CA
Classic weathervane with original bullet holes and wonderful patina.
Made in America circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Prairie School Weathervanes
Green Verdigris Horse Weathervane on Stand, Attributed to Cushing Ethan Allen
Located in Southampton, NY
Green Verdigris Horse Weathervane on stand, Attributed to Ethan Allen.
A beautifully patinated
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
H 24.75 in W 34 in D 4.5 in
ETHAN ALLEN HORSE WEATHERVANE WITH EXCEPTIONAL SURFACE
Located in York County, PA
Until sometime last year, this beautiful full-bodied, copper, running horse weathervane could be
Category
20th Century American Weathervanes
Near Pair of 20th Century Zinc & Copper Running Horse Weathervanes
Located in Milford, NH
A fine near pair of copper & zinc head running horse weathervanes with great overall patina, light
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
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
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Antique 1860s American Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
H 16.5 in W 17.25 in D 2 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
Category
Antique 1870s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Gold, Copper, Iron
H 17.5 in W 30 in D 2.75 in
Horse Weathervane Lead/Brass Skulpture
Located in Water Mill, NY
Galloping Horse Lead/Brass Weathervane Skulpture Mounted on a Hand Made Iron Base with Original
Category
American Weathervanes
Materials
Lead, Brass, Iron
19th Century American Patchen Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
horse weathervane by E. G. Washburne & Co. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this weathervane
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Folk Metalcut Horse Weathervane, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With a simple Silhouette and rich surface texture, this early 20th century metal-cut weathervane is
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
American Galloping Horse Weathervane on Stand
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome galloping horse weather vane of copper mounted to a weighted metal stand. The copper
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Metal
Late 19th Century American Gilded Horse Weathervane
Located in Astoria, NY
A late 19th Century weathervane mounted on a wrought iron stand depicts a gilded copper horse at
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
19th Century Blackhawk Horse Weathervane, Great Surface
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Presented on museum Stand, great patina.
Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Dexter Style Copper Horse Weathervane on Brass Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming vintage weathervane of a Dexter horse made in copper with brass directional. It is the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Brass, Copper
19thc Folky Original Painted Amish Horse Weathervane From Pa.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY AMISH RUNNING HORSE ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED 19THC WEATHER VANE ON STAND.THIS WONDERFUL
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
19th Century Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane Great Patina
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great verdigris surface. In overall very good condition, some bullet holes with early repairs to one side.
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes
19THC FULL BODY HORSE RUNNING WEATHERVANE IN ORIGINAL SURFACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL SURFACE COPPER RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE IN GREAT VERDIGRIS PATINA/FROM A PRIVATE
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
1930;S FULL BODY HORSE RUNNING WEATHERVANE IN ORIGINAL SURFACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930'S ORIGINAL SURFACE COPPER RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE IN GREAT VERDIGRIS PATINA/WONDERFUL FORM
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Vintage 1930s American Weathervanes
19THC FULL BODY RUNNING HORSE OVER SIZE WEATHERVANE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC OVER SIZE FULL BODY COPPER AND ZINK HORSE WEATHERVANE ON A CUSTOM MADE IRON STAND.THIS VANE
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
19th C Early Hand Made Iron Galloping Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Th C early hand made iron galloping horse weathervane. (Circa 1860-1870) This piece is from New
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Horse and Rider Weathervane
Located in Culver City, CA
Double sided, original painted surface
Category
Early 20th Century English Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
American Copper Horse Figure Weathervane
Located in Stamford, CT
A fabulous American horse form copper weathervane with great patina from the New England area.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Horse and Rider Primitive Weathervane
Located in Culver City, CA
Horse and rider primitive wealthervane original black painted surface.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved Horse and Jockey Weathervane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very detailed hand carved wood horse and jockey weathervane. Found in Ohio.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Gigantic Black and White Weathervane Horse
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Black and white painted iron weathervane horse from an important Midwestern folk art collection.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
RARE FORM HORSE & JOCKEY WEATHERVANE, “HINDOO”,
Located in York County, PA
RARE FORM HORSE & JOCKEY WEATHERVANE, “HINDOO”, MAYBE CUSHING & WHITE, ca 1881:
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 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"
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20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
20th Century Copper Fish Weather-vane Cape Cod
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Hollow Body fish weather vane made from copper with a nice aged patina custom base/stand made for the fish. This weather vane was found in Cape Cod.
Measurements of cop...
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century 3 Dimensional Sheep Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century three dimensional sheep form weather vane with remnants of original gilt on more modern stand. 22" x 22"
Period: 19th Century
Origin: US
Size: 22" x 22"
Family Owne...
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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 weathervane and a great scale.
Som...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
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
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
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc
H 49.75 in W 26.5 in D 18.25 in
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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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
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Horse Weathervanes For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of horse weathervanes available for sale. Frequently made of metal, copper and iron, all horse weathervanes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of horse weathervanes available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art, Neoclassical and Industrial horse weathervanes are consistently popular styles. Harris & Co. and J.W. Fiske & Company each produced beautiful horse weathervanes that are worth considering.
How Much are Horse Weathervanes?
Horse weathervanes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,595, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $46,500.
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.
Questions About Horse Weathervanes
- What is a weathercock used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A weathercock, also known as a wind vane or weather vane, is an instrument used to show the direction of the wind. Weathercocks are not only functional but decorative and are often displayed on the highest point of the building. Browse an array of authentic watercocks on 1stDibs.
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The 13-Star American Flag Had More Variations Than You’d Think
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Tramp Art, America’s Most Misunderstood Art Form, Is Trending in Interiors
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.