Weathervanes

We offer the highest quality selection of traditional and contemporary handcrafted weathervanes. Our fully functional and precisely balanced weathervanes will assemble in minutes and stand the test of time. Whether you are searching for a distinctive gift or looking to add a touch of elegance to your house, we have something to offer. From traditional Eagle, Horse or Rooster Weathervane to more contemporary one, our weathervanes are perfect for most homes. Our copper weathervanes will age gracefully with beautiful green patina over time. Our rooftop weathervanes look great atop a cupola - a wonderful compliment to any weathervane.

The Mechanics of Weathervanes:

Weathervanes or Weather Vanes are as old as our fascination with wind and were one of the first meteorological instruments. Weathervanes work because of their pivoted construction: the ornament has a socket that attaches to a spindle. In order for it to catch the wind properly, the back section of the ornament should have a larger area than the front section, but the front section must weigh the same as the back. The front section of the weathervane points into the wind, indicating from which direction the wind is blowing.

Good to know:

Weathervanes:

Centuries ago, weathervanes (or weather vanes) were one of the first instruments to detect changes in the weather by pointing in the direction from which the wind was blowing. Over the years, a variety of ornaments have been created to display various cultural, religious, and patriotic themes.

Tabletop weathervane makes a great accent for the office, family room or other part of your home. Whether on the desk, table or mantel - the tabletop weathervane will be a complimentary addition to your decor.

WindCup weathervanes will tell you where the wind is coming from and also - how strong the wind is blowing.

Weather Vane, Weathervane, or Wind Vane: instrument used to indicate wind direction. It consists of an asymmetrically shaped object, e.g., an arrow or a rooster, mounted at its center of gravity so it can move freely about a vertical axis. Regardless of the design, the portion of the object with greater surface area (usually the tail) offers greater resistance to the wind and thus positions the vane so that the forward part points in the direction from which the wind is blowing. The compass direction of the wind may then be determined by reference to an attached compass rose; alternatively, the orientation of the vane may be relayed to a remote calibrated dial. The weather vane must be mounted at a distance from the nearest obstacle equal to at least twice the height of the obstacle above the vane if the observed wind direction is to be representative of meteorologically significant wind patterns; for this reason, the weathervane is often mounted on a pole or tower that is in turn mounted on the roof of a tall building.