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C19th Iron Horse Weather Vane
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for sale €1,112     $1,207
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C19th Iron Horse Weather Vane

19th century
Description

Rare C19th iron horse weather vane; the galloping horse on a cast iron wrythen stem above the well detailed arrow. The one side with traces of gilding. In good sound condition with some rust and distressing commensurate of age.

English circa 1860

Good condition

Dimensions (ins) 23 x 23

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.4cm (22.99")
Width
58.4cm (22.99")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Iron Horse Weathervane to the 1860s.

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SA691487
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R0510
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Description
Rare C19th iron horse weather vane; the galloping horse on a cast iron wrythen stem above the well detailed arrow. The one side with traces of gilding. In good sound condition with some rust and distressing commensurate of age.

English circa 1860

Good condition

Dimensions (ins) 23 x 23

Height
58.4cm (22.99")
Width
58.4cm (22.99")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Iron Horse Weathervane to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA691487
Dealers Internal Ref
R0510
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A nineteenth-century black iron horse silhouette weathervane with trace gold leaf detailing, mounted on a central spindle above a directional arrow.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century black iron horse silhouette weathervane with trace gold leaf detailing, mounted on a central spindle above a directional arrow.

C19th Iron Horse Weather Vane

Archive II A nineteenth-century black iron horse silhouette weathervane with trace gold leaf detailing, mounted on a central spindle above a directional arrow. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century black iron horse silhouette weathervane with trace gold leaf detailing, mounted on a central spindle above a directional arrow. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century black iron horse silhouette weathervane with trace gold leaf detailing, mounted on a central spindle above a directional arrow. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century black iron horse silhouette weathervane with trace gold leaf detailing, mounted on a central spindle above a directional arrow. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century black iron horse silhouette weathervane with trace gold leaf detailing, mounted on a central spindle above a directional arrow. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century black iron horse silhouette weathervane with trace gold leaf detailing, mounted on a central spindle above a directional arrow. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century black iron horse silhouette weathervane with trace gold leaf detailing, mounted on a central spindle above a directional arrow. View VIII
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
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A nineteenth-century black iron horse silhouette weathervane with trace gold leaf detailing, mounted on a central spindle above a directional arrow.
C19th iron horse weather vane
Ref: SA691487
A nineteenth-century black iron horse silhouette weathervane with trace gold leaf detailing, mounted on a central spindle above a directional arrow.
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  • ObjectWeathervanes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Folk Art
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Sheet Iron, Gold Leaf, Paint
  • ColourBlack, Gold
  • MotifsHorse silhouette, Directional arrow, Twisted iron spindle, Gilded finish
  • SizeH 58.4 cm (23 in) x W 58.4 cm (23 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian folk art weather vane depicts a galloping horse silhouette mounted on a central twisted iron spindle above a directional arrow. Constructed from sheet iron and wrought iron, the piece displays a black painted finish alongside traces of gold leaf, with visible rust and surface distressing commensurate with age. The horse silhouette features a detailed mane and tail, while the horizontal arrow includes decorative finials at either end. Measuring 58.4 cm high and 58.4 cm wide, the object suits placement above a mantel in a rustic farmhouse interior. The sound structural condition makes it a distinct decorative accent for living spaces or studies.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, horse-themed weathervanes became widespread architectural features across rural estates and stables, serving both functional weather-tracking purposes and decorative statements of agricultural trade.

Nineteenth-century weather vanes were predominantly constructed from wrought or sheet iron, often featuring hand-forged spindles and directionals, finished with lead paint or gold leaf gilding to protect against atmospheric weathering.

Authentic period examples display surface oxidisation, layered historic paint or trace gilding, hand-hammered joinery, and wear around the central pivot point where rotation occurred.

An antique weathervane can be mounted directly onto a wall as sculptural relief art, displayed on a bespoke metal stand, or positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece to add architectural character.

Dust gently with a soft dry brush to preserve the patina and remaining gilt paint, avoiding water or abrasive chemical cleaners that could accelerate oxidisation or strip historic surface layers.
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