Weatherwane Collection

Wax-candle, Weathercock, Whale-fishing, Wheelbarrow, Whippletree, Whippoorwill, Whitewasher, Wilderness, Window-shade
8650109 Wax-candle, Weathercock, Whale-fishing, Wheelbarrow, Whippletree, Whippoorwill, Whitewasher, Wilderness, Window-shade, Wolverine, Woodpecker, Zodiac (engraving) by German School

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669573 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Greece: The Tower of Winds (also called Andronicos Clock) overcome with a weathervane with the effigy of Triton
NWI4858488 Ancient Greece: The Tower of Winds (also called Andronicos Clock) overcome with a weathervane with the effigy of Triton and sundials on the walls

Letter G: gendarme; station; Gagny; crane; frog; cake; gueters; gibeciere; guard; wreath; cave; cranes; kids; glaciers;
DUV4199528 Letter G: gendarme; station; Gagny; crane; frog; cake; gueters; gibeciere; guard; wreath; cave; cranes; kids; glaciers; vane. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

18th century illustration showing a backstaff or English quadrant. 1776. The backstaff is a navigational instrument
5311564 18th century illustration showing a backstaff or English quadrant. 1776. The backstaff is a navigational instrument that was used to measure the altitude of a celestial body

Do You Know: Why cocks on weather vanes? (colour litho)
8668603 Do You Know: Why cocks on weather vanes? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why cocks on weather vanes)

Fancy dress costume for the element Air, with dress embroidered with windmill, bodice with zephyr brooch
FLO4565074 Fancy dress costume for the element Air, with dress embroidered with windmill, bodice with zephyr brooch, girdle with horn and bellows, headdress of weather vane

An engraving depicting William Henson's design for a steam-powered aeroplane in 1844, 19th (engraving)
5311622 An engraving depicting William Henson's design for a steam-powered aeroplane in 1844, 19th (engraving); (add.info.: g William Henson's design for a steam-powered aeroplane: 1844)

Gemeenlandshuis, Delft, Netherlands
3586560 Gemeenlandshuis, Delft, Netherlands; (add.info.: Photomechanical print dated to 1900, depicting Gemeenlandshuis, Delft, was built circa 1505, as the house of the very wealthy Jan de Huyter)

The Giraldillo or weather vane atop the Giralda tower. Seville cathedral
7264949 The Giraldillo or weather vane atop the Giralda tower. Seville cathedral by Spanish School, (16th century); Catedral de Santa Maria de la Sede, Seville

Street and the Tower of the Winds in Athens, Ancient Greece (engraving)
5216635 Street and the Tower of the Winds in Athens, Ancient Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street and the Tower of the Winds in Athens)

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Weather vanes have been used for centuries to indicate the direction of the wind. These decorative and functional devices can be found on top of barns, houses, and other structures. They come in a variety of shapes and designs, from traditional roosters to more modern interpretations. Weather vanes are not only practical tools for predicting weather patterns, but they also add a charming touch to any building. Whether you prefer a classic design or something more whimsical, a weather vane is sure to make a statement on your property. So next time you see one spinning in the breeze, take a moment to appreciate this timeless piece of Americana.