| Which way does the wind blow? A weather vane | | | | the USA. Mickey's figure is cast from hand and is |
| is a perfect solution if you want to know the | | | | hand painted, for a weather resistant finish. |
| direction the wind blows. Back then, weather | | | | Sun, Moon, and Clouds Signature Weather Vane |
| vanes helped folks determine which way the wind | | | | Engaging and distinctive, this weather vane will add |
| was blowing. Although weather vanes still maintain | | | | charm and whimsy atop your home or any type |
| their purpose, they also serve as more of a | | | | of roof structure. It is hand crafted from copper |
| decorative function in American households. | | | | and brass metals, using traditional |
| A weather vane is an instrument that displays the | | | | hammer-sculpting techniques. It is finished with a |
| direction of the wind. They are mainly found on | | | | verdigris patina, for a worn look. Applied by hand, |
| buildings as an architectural ornament at the | | | | this verdigris patina finish transforms pure copper |
| highest point. The most common feature found | | | | and brass, which gives off a deeply toned |
| on a weather vane is a rooster, but other | | | | blue-green hue. |
| common designs are horses, cows, cars, etc. One | | | | Fireman's Trumpet Weather Vane |
| interesting thing to note is that not all of them | | | | This exquisite piece has a polished finish. Salute |
| have pointers. | | | | the special fireman in your life or honor the men |
| The design of a weather vane is such that the | | | | and women who risk their lives every day to |
| weight is distributed evenly on each part of the | | | | keep us from harm. This weather vane is a |
| surface. But, the surface area is not divided | | | | tribute to firefighters. It is embellished with copper |
| equally so that the pointer is able to move freely | | | | spacer balls for added elegance. The brass helmet |
| on its axis. The part of the weather vane with a | | | | and trumpet shine beautifully in the sunlight. This |
| larger area blows away from the direction of the | | | | piece will have your guests talking as you enjoy |
| wind. The pointer, therefore is always on the | | | | its look. |
| smaller area. Most weather vane designs have | | | | The Butterfly Weather Vane |
| directional markers (North, South, East, West) | | | | Just imagine the delicate wings of the charming |
| that are located underneath the arrow. | | | | butterfly flapping in the wind. This weather vane |
| Weather vanes that have a lot of detail or | | | | will look pretty in the garden or atop the roof, |
| interesting shapes and designs will not accurately | | | | declaring your love of nature. It adds a whimsical |
| show the real direction of the wind. This happens | | | | touch to your outdoor space, with the beautiful |
| because the figures located on top of it does not | | | | nature of the butterfly to enhance colors of the |
| attain the necessary design balance—an uneven | | | | flowers in your garden. |
| surface area with a balanced weight. In order to | | | | Garden Cow Over Moon Weather vane |
| obtain a precise reading, the weather vane must | | | | Pay tribute to the classic nursery rhyme with this |
| be positioned well above the ground and away | | | | delightful and nostalgic weather instrument. The |
| from tall buildings, trees, poles, and other tall | | | | stars, moon, and cow collide artistically atop the |
| objects. This is because they interfere with the | | | | vane with directional markers. It has a verdigris |
| true direction of the wind. | | | | patina finish. It boasts a six foot height for easy |
| If you enjoy predicting the weather, then a | | | | visibility. It has hand-hammered styling and ground |
| weather vane may be an ideal tool to use. Here | | | | pin, suitable for installation. |
| are few styles that are worth looking at to add | | | | If you are always curious about the direction the |
| to your outdoor décor. | | | | wind blows, then a beautifully crafted and |
| Mickey in Wind Weather Vane | | | | designed weather vane just might be the answer. |
| Walt Disney and his imagination created some of | | | | Made out of durable and long lasting materials, |
| the most beloved characters today. Loved by all | | | | they will be sure to become a welcome addition |
| generations, the Mickey Mouse in wind weather | | | | to your outdoor landscape. Garden Winds has |
| vane becomes an instant collector's item. He is | | | | selected a series of weather vanes to match the |
| wearing a scarf that appears to be blowing, as if | | | | needs of all homes, whether it be functional or |
| he is fighting against the wind. It is made out of | | | | purely decorative. Enjoy one for your home |
| rust free die-cast aluminum, and proudly made in | | | | today! |
