Antique Wind vane - Sheet steel - Folk Art vs Weather Vane

Beautiful, authentic weather vane, also known as a rooster weather vane. It is a classic piece of American folk art. While in the Netherlands we often think of the copper or gold roosters atop church towers when we hear “tower rooster,” these flat metal examples were widely mounted on the roofs of farms, barns, and country houses in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries to indicate the direction of the wind.
On the back is a sturdy, well-worn iron tube with mounting brackets. The tube was slid over a vertical spindle, allowing the rooster to turn smoothly with the wind.
What makes this rooster unique is its stylized, S-shaped tail and expressive, hand-painted details (polychrome). The white base, ochre-yellow tail, and red accents on the comb and wattles give the piece its characteristic rustic appearance. The extensive weathering and rust spots show that it has braved the elements outdoors for many years. Objects of this type are now highly sought after by collectors of antique Americana and early farmyard decorations.
The piece was recently offered at an American auction as part of the well-known folk art collection of Neal L. Blodgett Jr. of Connecticut.

65 x 33 cm. Comes with a stand.

We pack carefully and ship with Track & Trace.