Copper farmhouse weathervane of a racing sloop sailing boat above brass N, S, E, W letters

Good Directions Racing Sloop Copper Farmhouse Weathervane

Eave Bracket 5"
£295.00
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Copper farmhouse weathervane of a racing sloop sailing boat above brass N, S, E, W letters

Farmhouse range · Handcrafted copper

Racing Sloop Copper Farmhouse Weathervane

£295.00
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

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

Height1143mm (45″)
Arrow610mm (24″)
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

Real people, real advice

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

Our Racing Sloop Weathervane is admired and a firm favourite with those who enjoy the nautical lifestyle.

For centuries, weathervanes have been relied upon to indicate the direction of the wind in order to predict weather patterns. Today, although still fully functional, weathervanes are also used as a decorative statement.

Our Farmhouse Weathervanes are the perfect complement for any home, garden, cupola or garden. Handcrafted of pure copper and brass by skilled artisans, this weathervane is a work of art.

Apart from traditional cardinals for the UK (NSEW) we can supply alternative cardinal arms for France,Italy and Spain

Features

  • Racing Sloop 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


Dimensions

Overall Dimensions:
Height: 950mm
Width:  440mm
Weight:

Racing Sloop Dimensions:
Height: 685mm (27'')
Width:   125mm (5'')
Length: 610mm (24'')

 

All weights and measurements are approximate.

Copper racing sloop farmhouse weathervane with a lighthouse and harbour behind

Size and details

Made to be seen from the road

Overall height1143mm (45″)
Arrow length610mm (24″)
Overall width457mm (18″)
Figure610mm long × 686mm tall
Compass points (N S E W)457mm (18″) long
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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