Polished copper flying duck farmhouse weathervane with spread wings above brass compass points

Good Directions Flying Duck Copper Farmhouse Weathervane

Eave Bracket 5"
£316.00
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Polished copper flying duck farmhouse weathervane with spread wings above brass compass points

Farmhouse range · Handcrafted copper

Flying Duck Copper Farmhouse Weathervane

£316.00
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Free UK mainland delivery on orders of £50 or more, excluding the Highlands and islands

Height762mm (30″)
Width685mm (27″)
Made ofCopper & brass

How will you fix it?

Not sure? We’ll help
Mounting option

Free UK mainland delivery

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

Family run since 1996

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Bracket and fixings

In the box, ready to fit

Easy returns

Within 30 days

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

Full product description
Capture the beauty of wildfowl in flight with the impressive Good Directions Flying Duck Copper Farmhouse Weathervane. Featuring a detailed three-dimensional duck with an expansive 685mm (27-inch) wingspan, this traditional copper weathervane makes a striking decorative feature for rooftops, country homes, barns and garden cupolas. An ideal gift for wildlife enthusiasts and lovers of the countryside.

 

Expertly handcrafted from polished copper with traditional cast brass compass points, this fully functional flying duck weathervane combines elegant wildlife styling with durable outdoor construction. The polished copper naturally develops an attractive aged patina over time, eventually achieving a distinctive verdigris appearance that adds character as it ages.

Standing approximately 762mm (30 inches) tall when assembled, this substantial farmhouse weathervane features a beautifully detailed copper duck measuring 560mm (22 inches) from beak to tail. A sturdy steel assembly rod provides strength and durability, while the traditional NSEW compass points indicate wind direction.

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.

Like the design but perhaps a little too big, See our smaller Cottage Copper Flying Duck 

Features

  • Flying Duck feature and spacer balls are made from quality copper and brazed together by hand.

  • Cardinal points (NSEW) are made from cast brass.

  • Steel assembly rod for strength and durability. Can be extended for additional height (see accessories)

  • Polished copper develops an attractive patina over time, polished brass will discolour in time


    Overall dimensions of assembled weather vane:-

  • Width - Wing tip to Wing tip 685mm (27inches)
  • Length of body - beak to tail feather 560mm (22 inches)
  • Total assembled height on stem excluding bracket 762mm (30 inches)
  • Cardinal Points (NSEW)  Length 440mm (17 inches) Height 80 mm (3 inches)
 
All weights and measurements are approximate.
Copper flying duck farmhouse weathervane against a river and woodland backdrop

Size and details

Made to be seen from the road

Overall height762mm (30″)
Overall width685mm (27″)
Figure560mm long, 685mm wingspan
Compass points (N S E W)440mm × 80mm
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

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot

4.9Based on 104 reviews
Prompt service and friendly family firm.
Mr Kitchen · Trustpilot review

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Excellent quality

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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