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Rare Scottish Bronze Weathervane
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Rare Scottish Bronze Weathervane

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 November 2025 · Nethermill Antiques
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Description

Wonderful quality crisply cast large bronze weathervane or trade sign by Charles Henshaw & Sons Edinburgh likely made as a one off prototype in excellent original condition would display well on a bespoke stand weighs 12.5 kg. Please get in touch if you need any further details.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Nethermill Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Horse Weather Vane to the 1920s.

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SA1071103
Description
Wonderful quality crisply cast large bronze weathervane or trade sign by Charles Henshaw & Sons Edinburgh likely made as a one off prototype in excellent original condition would display well on a bespoke stand weighs 12.5 kg. Please get in touch if you need any further details.
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Nethermill Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Horse Weather Vane to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071103
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Archive I A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Scottish Bronze Weathervane

Archive II A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces. View II
Archive III A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces. View III
Archive IV A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces. View IV
Archive V A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces. View V
Archive VI A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces. View VI
Archive VII A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces. View VII
Archive VIII A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces. View VIII
Archive IX A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces. View IX
Archive X A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces. View X
Archive XI A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces. View XI
Archive XII A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces. View XII
Archive XIII A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces. View XIII
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A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces.
Rare Scottish bronze weathervane
Ref: SA1071103
A cast bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a directional base, showing polished metallic surfaces.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRearing horse figure, Flowing mane and tail, Textured base bar
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

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Weather vanes date back to ancient Greece, where the Tower of the Winds in Athens featured a Triton weather vane depicting the wind direction. By the Victorian era, metal smiths produced functional and decorative vanes using copper, bronze, and iron for farmhouses, barns, and estate buildings.

Traditional weather vanes were commonly fabricated using sheet copper, cast bronze, or iron components. Artisans utilised techniques such as hand-hammering, casting, and repousse over moulds to create hollow or solid figures designed to withstand outdoor elements while balancing precisely on a directional rod.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit natural surface oxidisation, verdigris, or weathering consistent with age, alongside hand-tooled seams and fastener types characteristic of historical manufacturing periods. Modern reproductions often lack genuine patination and use contemporary welding techniques or alloy compositions.

An antique weather vane can be mounted directly onto a plain interior wall as a sculptural focal point, contrasting rustic metal textures with clean, contemporary backgrounds. Positioning the piece above a fireplace or within an open-plan living space highlights its craftsmanship and historical character.

Preserving metal weather vanes involves keeping them in stable indoor environments away from excessive moisture to prevent active corrosion. Dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth is recommended, avoiding chemical polishes that strip away historical patina and oxidisation layers.
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