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Weather vanes

The Art Of The Weathervane Steve Miller

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New information is presented by one of the world's foremost authorities on weathervanes in this fascinating study. Classic and never-before-seen pieces illustrate the distinctive vitality of this folk art form. Weathervanes from the mid to late 19th century have come to be considered three-dimensional sculpture; suitable for decorating modern corporate offices and homes. Dynamic wooden and metal weathervanes are organized into groups by the assorted forms they depict. Manufacturers are identified; and their back-grounds are explored. The weathervanes in this superb book are guaranteed to inspire an active interest in weathervane collecting.

Weather vanes

Publisher Schiffer Publishing. 1997. 160 pages

 
Folk Art Weather Vanes: Authentic American Patterns For Wood And Metal John A. Nelson; John Nelson

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Patterns and instructions for making 68 weather vanes modeled on American folk art masterpieces. Patterns can be used for dozens of folk art projects.

Metal-work; Weather vanes; Woodwork - Patterns

Publisher Stackpole Books. 1990. 160 pages

 
American Antique Weathervanes: The Complete Illustrated Westervelt Catalog Of 1883 A. B. & W. T. Westervelt; A. B. Westervelt; W. T. Westervelt

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Westervelt's extensively illustrated 1883 catalog; illustrating over 550 copper weathervanes and finials; is herein reprinted. This excellent primary source by one of the principal manufacturers of American weathervanes offers an extraordinarily wide range of styles and motifs. Publisher's Note.
Reprint. Originally published: Illustrated catalogue and price list of copper weather vanes; bannerets; and finials; manufactured by A.B. & W.T. Westervelt. New York : Westervelt; 1883.

Architectural ironwork - Catalogs; Decorative cast-ironwork - Catalogs; Weather vanes - History

Publisher Dover Publications. 1982. 104 pages