Dolphin farmhouse weathervane in verdigris copper finish with compass points

Good Directions Dolphin Copper Verdigris Farmhouse Weathervane

Eave Bracket 5"
£200.00
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Dolphin farmhouse weathervane in verdigris copper finish with compass points

Farmhouse range · Handcrafted copper

Dolphin Copper Verdigris Farmhouse Weathervane

£200.00
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Free UK mainland delivery on orders of £50 or more, excluding the Highlands and islands

Height866mm (34″)
Width440mm (17.5″)
Made ofCopper & brass

How will you fix it?

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Mounting option

Free UK mainland delivery

Orders of £50 or more, excl. Highlands & islands

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Bracket and fixings

In the box, ready to fit

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Within 30 days

Not sure which roof mount you need? Call 01536 268630 or send us a photo.

Full product description

Celebrate the beauty of marine wildlife with the beautifully handcrafted Good Directions Dolphin Copper Verdigris Farmhouse Weathervane. Featuring an elegant three-dimensional dolphin design and an attractive aged verdigris finish, this distinctive weathervane creates a stunning decorative feature for rooftops, coastal homes, outbuildings and garden cupolas. An ideal gift for dolphin lovers and enthusiasts of nautical-inspired garden decorations.

Expertly handcrafted from copper with traditional cast brass compass points, this fully functional dolphin weathervane combines graceful marine styling with durable outdoor construction. The factory-applied verdigris powder coating gives the copper and brass an attractive weathered appearance from day one, while providing a protective, weather-resistant finish.

Standing approximately 866mm (34 inches) tall when assembled, this impressive farmhouse weathervane features a detailed copper dolphin measuring 700mm (27.6 inches) in length. A sturdy powder-coated steel assembly rod provides strength and durability for outdoor installation.

Supplied with a 125mm (5-inch) eaves mounting bracket as standard, with alternative fixing brackets available, select your bracket type from the drop down box.

Prefer a Dolphin that will age naturally? Discover our Copper Dolphin Weathervane 

Features

  • Figure and spacer balls are made from pressed copper and coated with an manufactured verdigris finish.

  • Cardinal points (NSEW) are made form cast brass and coated with an manufactured verdigris finish.
  • Durable assembly rod ensures years of maintenance-free enjoyment - can be extended by the purchase of an extension rod (see accessories)

  • Standard eave 125mm (5'') eave bracket supplied. Standard vertical bracket can be substituted at no extra charge other brackets are available see accessories 


Dimensions

Overall Dimensions:
Height: 866mm
Width:  440mm
Weight:

Dolphin Dimensions:
Height: 406mm
Width:   190mm
Length: 700mm

 

All weights and measurements are approximate.


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 Construction

CopperVerdigris Powder Coat Finish

Copper is used on this weathervane (heads and  ball spacers) offering timeless quality with corrosion-free durability.   The Copper has been sprayed verdigris to give it an all over natural looking patina   The 3D bodies are handcrafted from beaten copper sections and brazed.  The brazing will be visible, but this does not tend to detract from the overall good looks of our copper weathervanes.

Steel Construction

Steel is used for the rotation rods and standard bracket mount on the 3D weathervanes.  The steel is coated with an exterior quality powder coat paint for extended life.


Exterior Protection

Verdigris Powder Coat FinishOur copper verdigris 3D weathervanes are coated with an exterior quality powder coat paint which protects the weathervane and offers a durable finish.  You can expect this finish to look good for quite some time!

Black Powder Coat PaintThe weathervane rods and mounts are coated with an exterior quality powder coat paint which protects the steel and offers a durable finish.   For extended life, we suggest giving the mount a coat of Hammerite paint.

Verdigris dolphin farmhouse weathervane against a deep blue underwater background with sunlight from the surface

Size and details

Made to be seen from the road

Overall height866mm (34″)
Overall width440mm (17.5″)
Figure700mm long × 406mm tall
We suggest it forHouses, barns, stables and larger roofs

In the box

Handcrafted copper figure · copper spacer balls · cast brass compass points · steel assembly rod · your chosen bracket · fitting instructions (download PDF). Need it taller? Extension rods are in accessories.

Made to last

Real copper, shaped by hand

It changes colour with age

Polished copper softens to a warm brown, then over the years to green verdigris. A clear lacquer slows it down. Want the aged look straight away? Choose the verdigris finish.

Handcrafted and brazed

The figure and spacer balls are formed from copper and brazed together by hand. You may see the joins. They’re the mark of something made by hand, not a fault.

Turns on a brass pivot

A single-point brass pivot lets it swing with the wind. The N, S, E and W points are cast brass, and the steel rod has an exterior powder coat.

What our customers say

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Fast delivery, and exactly as described but so much better in person. easy to install, really pleased.

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Farmhouse weathervane questions

Where should a farmhouse weathervane go?

On a house roof, barn, stable, cupola or larger outbuilding. They’re sized to be seen from the garden or the road. On a shed or small garage they can look too big, so a cottage weathervane is usually better there.

Which bracket do I need?

You get one fixing free, whichever you choose: the 5″ eave bracket or the post bracket. Choose the 12″ eave bracket if your eaves stick out a long way, the adjustable roof mount for a pitched ridge, the 4-sided mount for a cupola or four-sided roof top, or the garden pole to stand it in the ground.

Can I make it taller?

Yes. The steel assembly rod can be extended for extra height, which helps it clear a ridge or chimney. Extension rods are in our farmhouse accessories.

Does polished copper stay shiny?

Not forever. Outdoors it softens to a warm brown and, over the years, to a green verdigris. A clear lacquer slows this down but won’t stop it. For the aged look from day one, choose the verdigris finish.

How much is delivery?

UK mainland delivery (excluding the Highlands and islands) is free on orders of £50 or more, so every farmhouse weathervane ships free to the UK mainland, sent by tracked courier. Any delivery charge for the Scottish Highlands and islands, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland is shown at checkout before you pay.

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