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19th Century French Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine French full bodied gilt copper rooster weathervane, with expressive face, fully formed tail and fantastic verdigris surface, on contemporary cast iron base
Category
19th Century French Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Early Victorian Copper Banner Flag Weathervane on Later Carved Stone Base
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A decorative early Victorian copper banner flag weathervane often seen on the tops of Church of England churches. It has a very nice verdigris and retains elements of the original gi...
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Used Weathervanes
Materials
Stone, Copper
Distillery Weathervane from Long Island, circa 1880
Located in New Oxford, PA
Pflug and Ackley’s Beverage Company was founded by Henry E. Ackley and Daniel Plug in 1880 as a drink manufacturer and bottler.
This weathervane stood on top the Phlug and Ackley bo...
Category
1880s American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Mid-20th Century American Zinc Weather Vane Cow Figure
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A very decorative mid-20th century zinc weather vane in the form of a cow, it has suffered from being shot over the years but adds to its charm. This cow is from American Fork in Uta...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Weathervanes
Materials
Zinc
Antique Steel Weathervane Sailing Ship
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique steel weathervane of sailing ship. It is 30" wide x 31" high to the bottom of the post and 22" to the bottom of the ship. It is rusted and pitted with remnants of paint. Fron...
Category
Early 1900s American Brutalist Used Weathervanes
Materials
Steel
Rooster Weathervane, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Located in New Oxford, PA
A rooster weathervane from Lancaster, Pennsylvania from the Gibbel-Kreider family farm just south of Manheim. The weathervane remained on the barn until sale of the farm in the mid-2...
Category
1840s American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
16th Century Renaicance Weather Vane in Forged Iron Black Smith Art
Located in Osnabrück, DE
From the end of the gothic influences and the beginning of the Renaissance comes this little, art black Smith, wrought iron, weathervane! It comes from a German castle of Saxonia! Ve...
Category
16th Century German Renaissance Used Weathervanes
Materials
Wrought Iron
Molded and Gilt Copper Codfish Weathervane
Located in New Hope, PA
Cod fish weathervane
Maker Unknown
New England, circa 1880
Molded copper with a weathered gilt finish
Measures: L 32 in.
Excellent condition – rod replaced.
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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 original label “Cushing & White, Waltham, Mass./ Patent Applied For”
Molded copper,...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
"Hackney" Horse Weathervane
Located in Litchfield, CT
Probably by Cushing & White, Waltham, Massachusetts
Late 19th century.
Full body copper, copper tubing
Condition: Exceptional surface; traces of yellow sizing with Verdigris, mino...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
$16,500
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
$14,500
Georgian Rooster Weathervane
Located in London, GB
Of narrow stylized full bodied form
Weathered, riveted, heavy gauge, sheet copper.
Wonderfully patinated natural verdigris surface.
An unusually early example, in the stylized...
Category
Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Used Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
Awesome Americana Weathervane Arrow
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Awesome Americana hand made robust metal Arrow with wooden paddle as feathers and wind catcher. Great look better in person because it has real substance to it not flat like it look...
Category
Late 19th Century American Used Weathervanes
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 weathered verdigris and gilt finish. This flattened full-bodied rooster weathervane was ...
Category
1880s American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Gilded Copper and Cast Iron Arrow Weathervane
Located in New Hope, PA
A Classic Folk Art arrow weathervane that was originally atop the Schmidts Brewery (formerly the Adam Scheidt Brewing Co.) in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The weathervane is by an unkno...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
New England Ship Weathervane in Copper and Cast Iron Sails, circa 1880
Located in Litchfield, CT
This American ship weathervane is made in copper with cast iron sails and upper portion. The piece still retains its original gilt and is probably made in New England, possibly Cushi...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Molded Copper and Cast Zinc Cow Weathervane
By Harris
Co.
Located in New Hope, PA
An exceptional Folk Art full-bodied cow weathervane of molded copper and cast zinc. This cow weathervane retains a beautiful weathered surface of yellow sizing, traces of gilt and ve...
Category
1880s American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Molded Copper Horse Jumping through Hoop Weathervane
By A.L. Jewell
Located in New Hope, PA
Attributed to A. L. Jewell
Co. (1852-1867) of Waltham, Massachusetts, this molded copper weathervane of a flattened full-body horse jumping through a hoop is a superlative exam...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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 desirable, reduced scale, this rooster weathervane is a classic example of Folk Art sc...
Category
1870s American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Copper Biplane Weathervane
Located in New Hope, PA
This is a very rare weathervane form in exceptional condition, with a fine verdigris surface.
Provenance: Allan Katz Americana; Private collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
$45,000
Zinc "Chanticleer" Weathervane
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Mounted on contemporary base. Chantecleer is French for rooster and rooster weathervanes have been featured prominently throughout French history appearing on church steeples and tow...
Category
19th Century French Used Weathervanes
Materials
Zinc
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 that adds dimension and a quirky presence.
From the Harvey and Isobel Kahn collecti...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Polo Weathervane
Located in Southampton, NY
Sheet metal weathervane. Three players with ball in play, circa 1920, in the style of Todd hunter, provanance, M.J. Knoud Madison Ave., NYC.
Category
Early 20th Century American Used Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
$6,750
Banner Sheet Copper Weathervane in the Form of a Comet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Having a spire finial and a large sphere below the banner. All mounted on the original wrought iron. post
American, mid-19th century.
Retains some of the original yellow sizing and...
Category
Mid-18th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Sheet Iron Bellowing Bull Weathervane
Located in North Egremont, MA
Painted sheet iron bull form weathervane painted white on one side and black with detailing on the other. An individual effort of great graphic form and interesting construction. Two...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Sheet Iron Buffalo Weathervane
Located in North Egremont, MA
Black painted sheet iron weathervane with an unusual western motif of a buffalo with a Native American arrowhead used as the pointer. Dynamic and graphic individual effort weathervan...
Category
1930s Used Weathervanes
Two Tole Painted Weathervanes
Located in Miami, FL
Two tole painted weather vanes.
Left: H 24.75", W 24", D 1".
Right: H 28", W 30", D 1".
Category
20th Century Unknown Primitive Used Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
$350 / set
Albert Zahn Rooster Weathervane
Located in Summerland, CA
circa 1924-1950
cedar, metal and paint
custom base
Category
20th Century American Primitive Used Weathervanes
Delightful Small-Scale Primitive Cockerel Weathervane
Located in London, GB
Weathervane of full bodied form with arched tail.
Weathered and patinated zinc,
Northern European.
Category
1860s European Used Weathervanes
Materials
Zinc
Early Banner Weathervane
Located in Litchfield, CT
Found on Vermont/New York border. Ca. 1850-1865.
Category
19th Century American Used Weathervanes
Materials
Iron, Copper
$4,500
French Painted Iron Red Cockeril Weathervane, 19th Century
Located in Hinsdale, IL
French painted iron red cockeril weathervane on wrought iron stand, 19th Century. Height on stand: 56 in.
Category
19th Century French Used Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Enormous Handmade Antique French Iron Hunting Motif Weather Vane, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
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Enormous handmade antique French iron hunting motif weather...
Category
Early 1900s French Country Used Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
French Copper and Brass Rooster Weathervane on Stand, circa 1820
Located in Lake Forest, IL
French Copper and Brass Chanticleer Weathervane now mounted on display stand. "Chanticleer" is French for Rooster. Rooster Weathervanes and have been featured prominently throughout ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Primitive Used Weathervanes
Materials
Brass, Copper
American Kinetic Whirligig Grand Pedestal 19th century- Oil Tycoon Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Belonged to an Oil Tycoon William Hale Harkness at his Family Estate.
19th/early 20th century charming Huge American Folk Art original polychrome Kinetic whirligig of a man sawing wo...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Silhouette Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century unusual and exceptional graphic and detailed sheet iron silhouette rooster weather vane with a pieced tail, iron strapping on the reverse, in original painted and d...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
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 exceptional and untouched original surface and patina, two bullet holes intact, new wall ...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Circa 1900
s Cast Iron Cow Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 unusual solid cast iron cow weathervane showing oversized horns and teats, more than likely used atop a barn cupola, all in untouched surface, contemporary table stand inc...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Mounted Antique Tennis Player Weathervane
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Antique tennis player weathervane mounted as wall hanging. Zinc tennis player on verdi gris copper back ground in black painted wood frame.
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Used Weathervanes
Materials
Zinc, Copper
Stylised Silhouette Pheasant Form Weathervane
Located in London, GB
Solid Weathered and Well Patinated Sheet Copper
With Traces of Original Gilt
With Natural Verdigris Surface
English, c1850
32.5” high x 33.5” wide x 4” deep
Originally from a...
Category
19th Century English Used Weathervanes
18th c. French Cockerel Metal Roof Spire "Coq de clocher"
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century French Cockerel Metal Roof Spire "Coq de clocher".
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Used Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Beautiful 19th Century French Weathervane
Located in North Beninngton, VT
A very interesting semi abstract design and beautiful verdigris on this 19th century copper weathervane from Quebec. The flag on top first half is copper and the outside part is cast...
Category
19th Century Canadian Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Antique Hand Made Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique hand made iron weathervane with wooden center. Base W 42"
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Pair French 18th C. Zinc Weathervanes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very rare pair of French Late 18th C. zinc girouettes with pennants that rotate 360 degrees around the vertical post. Natural signs of age include a rich umber patina.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Used Weathervanes
Materials
Zinc, Iron
$12,750 / set
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, all in a dry, white painted surface over an earlier gilt surface.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Articulated Airplane Weathervane
Located in Stamford, CT
Aluminum weather vane. Movable propeller. Plane spins to different positions on stand.
Category
1940s Unknown Folk Art Used Weathervanes
Materials
Aluminum
Rooster Weathervane
Located in New Haven, CT
Large and impressive rooster weathervane, most likely originally used on a church, molded copper with fine natural patina
Category
19th Century American Used Weathervanes
$65,000
Clipper Ship Weathervane
Located in New Haven, CT
Interesting folk art clipper ship weathervane. Carved wood hull with gold leaf. Rigging and flags are painted metal. New England, circa 1920. Original condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Used Weathervanes
Materials
Gold Leaf
$5,500
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 the largest of three sizes that were made. Very few of these have survived.
Category
19th Century American Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Lead
$26,000
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. Surface exhibits a range of mustard sizing, verdigris and vestiges of original gilding ...
Category
19th Century American Used Weathervanes
Vintage Weathervane
Located in Brambleton, VA
Man on Horse Carriage - weathervane ready to be mounted on a plinth.
Category
20th Century Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
$1,900
19th Century "Black Hawk" Weathervane
By Harris
Co.
Located in New York, NY
19th Century "Black Hawk" Weathervane made by Harris and Co, Boston, MA. Retaining its old gold leaf. Circa 1880
Category
20th Century American Used Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Unusually Massive Cast Iron Roof Stars on Custom Museum Mounts
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly decorative and unusually large, pair of architectural roof stars. Would have been used in a very large, probably industrial, structure.
Category
19th Century American Used Weathervanes
Horse and Rider Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Perfectly weathered to an overall verdigris, this weathervane shows superb detail down to the rider's mustache and the musculature of the horse. The horse is spirited and the piece ...
Category
19th Century American Used Weathervanes
$10,750
Cod Fish Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Expressive and strong fish form with prominent fins and mouth. One of a kind, hand made of iron with residual gilding and partial rust. Sits atop handmade iron directionals on sepa...
Category
20th Century American Used Weathervanes
$4,900
Big Cow Windmill Weight
Located in Pasadena, CA
Gorgeous patina on this double sided iron windmill weight. Mounted on a proportionately correct period metal base.Found displayed in a large Beverly Hills estate sale on kitchen coun...
Category
Early 20th Century American Used Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
$1,895
Cast Iron Rooster Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
The large size Rochester Iron Works cast iron rooster weathervane retaining its old painted surface.
Category
19th Century American Used Weathervanes
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Folk Art Painted Tin Muskie Weathervane
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
This wonderful weathervane has incredible surface paint and a real striking sculptural presence.
It originates from an Upper Penninsula Michigan fishing camp.
It is constructed of ...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Used Weathervanes
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Used Weathervanes For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used weathervanes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used weathervanes — often made from metal, copper and iron — can elevate any home. Used weathervanes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used weathervanes bearing Folk Art or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. J.W. Fiske
Company, Native American Art and Albert Zahn each produced beautiful used weathervanes that are worth considering.
How Much are Used Weathervanes?
Prices for used weathervanes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used weathervanes begin at $130 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,822.
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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