It is probably the banners which flew from Medieval towers in Britain, Normandy and Germany which are the precursors to our modern weather vanes. Originally, fabric pennants would show the archers the direction of the wind. Later, cloth flags (the Anglo-Saxon word "fane" means "flag") were replaced by metal ones decorated with the insignia of the lord or nobleman. This interesting bit of history prompted us to design the Heraldic Banner, with its spear points and flag. We encourage you to personalize it with your own family coat-of-arms!
24" wide - $950
30" wide - $1,050
36" wide - $1,200
48" wide - $1,400
Larger Sizes Available
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This style was popular from the 1700's right up to the Victorian era, and is also very striking with contemporary vanes. |
 Diagram A - Headblock only (Old Diagram #1) 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 (Old Diagram #4) 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" brass 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. |
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Denninger weather vanes are created one-at-a-time.
Each Denninger Weather Vane is an important piece
of sculpture |
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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