Antique Hand-Hammered 19th-Century Rooster Weathervane – Folk Art Original

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This full-bodied sheet metal (or perhaps tin), Rooster Weathervane captures the enduring spirit of 19th-century American craftsmanship. Each feather, eye, … Read more This full-bodied sheet metal (or perhaps tin), Rooster Weathervane captures the enduring spirit of 19th-century American craftsmanship. Each feather, eye, and crest was meticulously hand-hammered into a mold (perhaps wood or metal giving the surface a remarkable sense of texture and life. Once the two halves were shaped, they were carefully soldered together, a hallmark of the finest early metalwork.

While many weathervanes from the mid-1800s onward were produced in series, earlier examples like this were often singular creations forged by blacksmiths and sheet-metal artisans experimenting with form and technique. The detailing and proportions of this piece suggest a one-of-a-kind folk-art interpretation rather than a factory reproduced pattern.

Clover’s Cottage believes this Rustic Rooster, with its proud stance and expressive, hammered surface, is a rare and exceptional survivor, an authentic piece of American Folk Art that celebrates both rural heritage and handcrafted ingenuity.

Dimensions of Rooster without the stand: 16" long x 1.5" wide x 16" tall.
Dimensions of stand only: 9" wide x 27.5" tall.
The Rooster is on a separate stand; thus, we consider the sale to be of 2 items.
The Rooster is on a stand; thus we consider the sale, includes 2 parts. See less