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Early 20th Century Cockerel Topped Weather Vane
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for sale €1,047     $1,137
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Early 20th Century Cockerel Topped Weather Vane

1900 - 1920
Description

Early 20th century cockerel topped weather vane.

Dimensions

Height = 172 cm (68”)

Width = 92 cm (36”)

Depth = 68 cm (27”)

Physical Dimensions
Height
172cm (67.72")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Antique Cockerel Weather Vane to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA728748
Dealers Internal Reference
GM-111-YNN
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Description
Early 20th century cockerel topped weather vane.

Dimensions

Height = 172 cm (68”)

Width = 92 cm (36”)

Depth = 68 cm (27”)

Height
172cm (67.72")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Antique Cockerel Weather Vane to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA728748
Dealers Internal Ref
GM-111-YNN
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

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An early 20th-century iron weather vane featuring a painted cream cockerel finial set above directional cardinal points and scrollwork details.
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Archive I An early 20th-century iron weather vane featuring a painted cream cockerel finial set above directional cardinal points and scrollwork details.

Early 20th Century Cockerel Topped Weather Vane

Archive II An early 20th-century iron weather vane featuring a painted cream cockerel finial set above directional cardinal points and scrollwork details. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century iron weather vane featuring a painted cream cockerel finial set above directional cardinal points and scrollwork details. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century iron weather vane featuring a painted cream cockerel finial set above directional cardinal points and scrollwork details. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century iron weather vane featuring a painted cream cockerel finial set above directional cardinal points and scrollwork details. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century iron weather vane featuring a painted cream cockerel finial set above directional cardinal points and scrollwork details. View VI
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Archive VIII An early 20th-century iron weather vane featuring a painted cream cockerel finial set above directional cardinal points and scrollwork details. View VIII
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Telephone 07970 669382
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Aller Cross Garage
Barnstaple Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3RD
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2018
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An early 20th-century iron weather vane featuring a painted cream cockerel finial set above directional cardinal points and scrollwork details.
Early 20th Century Cockerel Topped Weather Vane
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An early 20th-century iron weather vane featuring a painted cream cockerel finial set above directional cardinal points and scrollwork details.
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  • ObjectWeather Vanes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleRustic Country
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Cast Iron, Paint
  • ColourCream, Black, Rust
  • MotifsCockerel silhouette, Cardinal direction markers, Iron scrollwork
  • SizeH 172 cm (68 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

This early 20th-century rustic country weather vane takes the form of an iron stand finished in cream, black, and rust paint. The piece includes a painted cream cockerel silhouette finial mounted above directional cardinal points marked with letters, openwork scrollwork brackets, and a tripod base resting on three feet. Visible details encompass flaking paint on the cockerel, rusted metal patches along the vertical stem and legs, and pointed arrow hardware beneath the top figure. Measuring 172 cm high, 92 cm wide, and 68 cm deep, the standing structure functions as decorative placement within an empty corner of a rustic farmhouse interior. The weather vane suits traditional or country-style rooms seeking an architectural metal accent.

FAQs

Historically, weather vanes were functional architectural instruments used to indicate wind direction, with the cockerel or weathercock being one of the most traditional motifs dating back to the Middle Ages as a symbol of watchfulness.

Early 20th-century weather vanes were predominantly constructed from wrought iron, cast iron, copper, or leaded sheet metal, often finished with protective paint or gold leaf to withstand outdoor weather exposure.

Authentic antique weather vanes typically feature signs of natural patination, layered paint loss, iron oxidisation, hand-riveted joints, or forged scrollwork, alongside directional cardinal points with period-appropriate typography.

Antique weather vanes function as sculptural focal points when mounted on custom stands, displayed inside fireplace alcoves, or styled in entryways and sunrooms as architectural folk art.

To preserve the original patina and aged paintwork, clean gently with a soft dry brush to remove dust, keep the piece in a dry indoor environment, or apply a light coating of microcrystalline wax if displayed externally.
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