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Weathervane

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

Weathervane, wrought iron, made in England, 18th century

Object details

Categories
Metalwork
Ironwork
Tools & Equipment
Object type
Weathervane
Materials and techniques
Wrought iron
Wrought Iron
Forging (Metal Forming)
Brief description
Weathervane, wrought iron, made in England, 18th century
Dimensions
  • Height: 195cm
  • Width: 95cm
  • Depth: 95cm
Gallery label
(07/1994)
WEATHERVANE
Wrought iron
England; 18th century

The word 'vane' originally meant a turning metal flag or pennant above a building to show the rank and family of the owner. During the 17th century pointers and compass points were added to show the wind direction as well. Weathervanes were usually mounted on a single vertical stem, frequently decorated with scrollwork. Vanes could be square or forked and were often pierced with monograms, heraldic designs or dates. Other examples show the vane as a ship or creature.

Museum No. M.139-1922
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.139-1922

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O324670/weathervane-unknown/
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