Antique Weathervanes with a tribute to their maker and a 'maker's mark' is very rare. Some of the popular companies that crafted weathervanes in the late 1800's and early 1900's include L.W. Cushing, J.W. Fiske, Harris & Co., A.L. Jewell & Co., E.G. Washburn & Co., and J.L. Mott. One of the J.L. Mott weathervanes recently sold at auction for over $5.84 million, setting a world record as the highest selling price for a weathervane. The oldest antique weathervane made in the United States was made by Shem Drowne in Boston around 1716. History aside, antique weathervanes are a fantastic collector's item in the present day.
Examples of Antique Weathervanes on Amazon:
 The Art of the Weathervane List Price: Sale Price: $35.00 You save: $4.95 (12%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days  |
 Whitehall Antique Brass 29" Wall Eagle - 00734 List Price: Sale Price: $59.39 You save: $13.61 (19%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-3 weeks |
 11"L x 6"H 30" Antique Auto Traditional Directions Weathervane, Rooftop Color |
 American Antique Weathervanes: The Complete Illustrated Westervelt Catalog of 1883 Sale Price: $22.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Copper Large Dolphin Weathervane - Verdigris Green Antique Finish Sale Price: $630.00 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 11"L x 6"H 30" Antique Auto Traditional Directions Weathervane, Garden Black |
Although Antique Weathervanes are valuable now and they have great potential to increase in value. As long as weathervane manufacturers create high quality weathervanes, demand will remain strong. Ornament design provides a creative outlet, but the weathervane makers must make sure the piece works accurately. By making sure the ornament is unequal in mass, but equal in area from the center, the weathervane will work correctly.
A rooster weathervane, often crowing, was a common design of weathervane in early America and through the earlier years of the 20th Century. The crowing rooster atop the church steeple was often the first thing to catch the morning sun in colonial villages, and announce the arrival of a new day. Adding a touch of symbolism to a tradition rooster weathervane antique is very popular. The antique horse weathervane is also very popular among collectors of early American weathervanes.
Antique Lightning Rod Balls were ornamental items placed on lightning rods and weather vanes. Lighting rod glass balls were "ornamental" because they served no functional purpose. Lighting rod balls were made of ceramic or glass and they were very ornamental and quite beautiful. These antique lighting rod balls have become a popular collectable and investment.
Collectors understand the value of historic weathervanes, and search far and wide to find unique, rare antique weathervanes all over the world. There are many Antique Weathervanes For Sale and collecting weathervanes can be a great investment, but you need to know what you're looking for.
Examples of Antique Weathervanes on E-Bay:
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