Fish Weather Vane
Codfish Weathervane

Made in the U.S.A.

Codfish weather vanes were a popular design in New England, crafted of wood, tin, iron and eventually, copper. Paul Revere had a wooden fish vane on top of his copper-rolling mill building in Canton, MA. It was originally studded with copper nails to resemble scales. This historic vane is now displayed in the Paul Revere House in Boston.

Although the fish is widely recognized as the symbol for Christianity, and a fish is representative of St. Peter the fisherman, early American fish vanes were popular because the trade in codfish was a mainstay of New England's colonial economy.

Each Weather Vane includes your choice of either:

With NSEW Directionals Copper and brass weathervane ornament Pair of copper globes Cast brass NSEW directionals Solid stainless steel rod painted black (or to upgrade to a brass sleeve covering add $75) This is the traditional and most popular set-up for weather vanes.

OR

With a Large Globe Copper and brass weathervane ornament One large impressive copper globe Solid stainless steel rod painted black (or to upgrade to a brass sleeve covering add $75) This style was popular from the 1700's right up to the Victorian era, and is also very striking with contemporary vanes.

Each Weather Vane comes with a standard stainless steel rod suitable for Mounting Diagram A or B:

Diagram A - Headblock only Traditional mounting of a weather vane into the solid headblock of a cupola, tower, turret or gazebo, or into the ridgepole of a roof. This is the "old fashioned" traditional way of mounting a weather vane. It is still suitable today for smaller vanes up to 36" wide. Our basic 28 1/2" rod allows for at least 8" - 9" of rod to be wedged and caulked into a solid headblock or ridgepole, and 16" - 20" of rod exposed above the apex of roof.

Diagram B - Headblock & Brace A preferred traditional mount into the solid headblock of a cupola, tower, turret or gazebo, or into the ridgepole of a roof using a brace for extra strength. Prepare your roof ahead with this headblock and brace system, for an easy and very secure mount. This mount is suitable for any size weather vane. Our basic 28 1/2" rod allows for at least 8" - 9"of rod inside the roof, and 16" - 20" of rod exposed above the apex of the roof. A nail is used to pin the rod to the brace. Larger sized vanes will need proportionally heavier and longer rods.

Shipping:

Shipped in the USA and Worldwide via UPS or best way.
Your shipping costs will only be the actual carrier charges,determined upon size and weight of packed carton(s).
Largest sizes may require a wooden crate, and item will be sent via Truck.
Call for delivery schedule - each item is individually handcrafted for you.

We use recycled and repurposed packing materials whenever possible.

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