These weather vanes are made by hammering copper into cast iron molds.
The pieces are then hand trimmed and soldered into a complete figure.
Some figures, like the Cow, have as many as 27 pieces.
Detailed parts, like the Rooster's feet and the Longhorn's horns, are cast of
bronze.
These are the only American weather vanes still being made in this
time-honored way.
We feel very fortunate to be able to offer these hand hammered copper weather
vanes to our customers.
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 R 24 - Rooster Weather Vane -18"w x 24"h |
E 27 - Eagle Weather Vane - 27" wingspan x 18"h Shown complete with: copper & brass ornament; pair of copper globes; cast brass directionals and standard brass rod (for more sizes see below). |
 H 20 - George M. Patchen Weather Vane - 42"w x 24"h |
 H30 - Black Hawk Weathervane -26"w x 17"h |
 C28 - Cow Weather Vane - 28"w x 17"h |
 MVD30 - Mount Vernon Dove Weather Vane - Dove of Peace - 30"w x 35"h |
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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 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" 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. |
Shipped in the USA and Worldwide via UPS or best way.
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 packing materials whenever possible.
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