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Antique Copper Cockerel Weathervane
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Antique Copper Cockerel Weathervane

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Repton Co
Description

A folk art copper weathervane of simple beaten and riveted construction.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Repton Co has dated this Antique Copper Cockerel Weathervane to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA954685
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000152
Description
A folk art copper weathervane of simple beaten and riveted construction.
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Antique Copper Cockerel Weathervane to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA954685
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000152
Repton Co
Repton Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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A hand-hammered copper cockerel weathervane with a riveted perimeter seam, mounted upright on a dark iron display stand.
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Archive I A hand-hammered copper cockerel weathervane with a riveted perimeter seam, mounted upright on a dark iron display stand.

Antique Copper Cockerel Weathervane

Archive II A hand-hammered copper cockerel weathervane with a riveted perimeter seam, mounted upright on a dark iron display stand. View II
Archive III A hand-hammered copper cockerel weathervane with a riveted perimeter seam, mounted upright on a dark iron display stand. View III
Archive IV A hand-hammered copper cockerel weathervane with a riveted perimeter seam, mounted upright on a dark iron display stand. View IV
Archive V A hand-hammered copper cockerel weathervane with a riveted perimeter seam, mounted upright on a dark iron display stand. View V
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Repton Co

Repton Co
Telephone 07493 120423
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Cumbria
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reptonco
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 157
Repton Co
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A hand-hammered copper cockerel weathervane with a riveted perimeter seam, mounted upright on a dark iron display stand.
Antique Copper cockerel weathervane
Ref: SA954685
A hand-hammered copper cockerel weathervane with a riveted perimeter seam, mounted upright on a dark iron display stand.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWeathervanes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialCopper, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCockerel silhouette, Hammered repousse texture, Riveted seam construction
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 39 cm (15 in)

This Edwardian folk art weathervane is fashioned in the shape of a cockerel silhouette, rendered in warm brown beaten copper. The construction employs a hammered repoussé texture across the body, a riveted perimeter seam joining the halves, and a dark iron display stand mounted upright with a fluted base. Visible signs of age include oxidation on the metal surfaces and minor surface dents from hand-working. The entire piece stands 69 cm high by 39 cm wide. Such a decorative object suits placement on a sideboard top or mantelpiece in a rustic farmhouse interior, bringing sculptural texture and vintage character to a room. It functions purely as an interior display item on its stand, offering a striking display of traditional metalwork techniques without requiring outdoor installation.

FAQs

Cockerel or rooster weathervanes have a long architectural tradition dating back to the IX century, frequently positioned atop church steeples, barns, and public buildings as symbols of vigilance and practical instruments for weather forecasting.

Traditional copper weathervanes were formed using repousse techniques, where sheet copper was hand-hammered into wooden moulds and subsequently joined along the central seam with rivets or solder to form a hollow three-dimensional figure.

Authentic period pieces display natural surface oxidation, verdigris patination, uneven hand-hammered indentations, and visible seaming techniques rather than modern cast or machine-stamped uniform finishes.

When mounted on a modern display base, an antique weathervane functions as an sculptural folk art object suitable for display on a console table, mantelpiece, or open shelving unit.

To preserve historic surface oxidisation and aged finishes, copper metalwork should be dusted gently with a soft dry cloth and kept free from abrasive chemical polishes or water treatments.
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