Medium genuine copper aged vintage eagle weathervane

This pure copper eagle weathervane is handmade and has been professionally aged to a charming natural green copper patina. It is a great representation of an Eagle or bird of prey. The eagle weathervane features great detail and the talons, wings, feathers and beak are well defined and look lifelike

This piece is aged having been exposed to rainwater and the elements to naturally age, developing a green patina. It looks like it could have just been reclaimed from a period or grade listed property such is the stunning appearance achieved. The eagle can be installed on the roof of an exterior structure or in the garden to create a great functional feature that will show which way the wind is blowing. It is impressive to see it in action and those that love Eagles, birds of prey or falconry will really appreciate it. It could also be a very fitting piece for those that love birdwatching or perhaps for a home or building that has "Eagle" in the name or is related to birds of prey in some way

The Verdigris weathervanes are pure copper that is naturally aged outside at our workshop to develop a lovely natural aged green Verdigris patina. We have many weathervanes aging at different stages on a staggered schedule. and many batches become available for sale at several points in the year. All age at different rates and no two look completely the same so it creates a stunning individual weathervane that has a magnificent aged and traditional appearance

Weathervane Rod

The weathervane rod that fits into the bracket is 10.5mm diameter steel tubing that is treated with a durable exterior black powdercoat paint

Standard Bracket

Each weathervane is supplied with a standard 125mm (5 inch) eaves bracket. Other brackets and fixings are available (see Brackets & Fixings section for more details)

Features

• Easy to assemble and install (including step by step instructions

• Includes everything you need to construct the weathervane: Steel rod, NSEW directionals, verdigris copper globes and weathervane figure

• Exclusive Single Point Contact design allows the weathervane to spin freely in the wind

Construction

• Copper: The weathervane designs are handcrafted from pure copper and brazed. Brazing may be visible on some designs but doesn't tend to lessen the beauty of the lovely copper weathervane design. Globes and spacers are also made from pure copper, the copper over time has naturally aged to a Verdigris patina

• Brass: Cast brass is used for the NSEW cardinal points on the range of copper weathervanes

• Steel: Rods and brackets to mount the weathervanes are made from steel. The steel is treated with a durable exterior black powdercoat paint. The finish should last for a reasonable amount of time but in time if the steel rods and brackets weather they can be painted with an exterior metal paint such as Hammerite which restores the finish and will help preserve and extend the life of the fittings. Clear mastic can also be used on any joints for example where the rod is inserted and secured into the bracket to seal and further weatherproof and prolong the life of the steel bracket and rod