Isn’t this Espira Rooster Farmhouse Copper Weathervane fantastic? The earliest recorded weathervane was discovered on the Tower of the Winds in Athens, built by the astronomer Andronicus in 48 BC. In the past people believed the wind had divine powers, which led to weathervanes featuring the gods fitted to the villas of the rich. We still use them today, for decor and to see the wind direction. The Farmhouse range of weathervanes is suitable for most homes and outbuildings. The decorative feature and spacer balls are made from polished copper and brazed together by hand. The cardinal points, NSEW are polished brass with a powder-coated black steel rotation rod. Polished copper will quickly lose its lustre, developing an attractive patina before finally turning Verdigris after many years. This process can be slowed down by applying several coats of a good quality clear lacquer spray. The polished brass will discolour in time too. A coat of Hammerite will extend the life of the steel rotation rod.
Rooster Farmhouse Copper Weathervane
- Polished copper weathervane
- Brass NSEW cardinal points
- Suitable for most homes and outbuildings
- Includes an Eave Mounting Bracket
- Easy to assemble, with instructions
- H103 x W67.5cm