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Wow, what a pleasant surprise it’s great, the quality and workmanship is excellent. The item was delivered in three or four days and was even packaged with care.
M Reynolds · Landing duck weathervane
Farmhouse range · Handcrafted copper
Free UK mainland delivery on orders of £50 or more, excluding the Highlands and islands
How will you fix it?
Not sure? We’ll helpFree 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
Not sure which roof mount you need? Call 01536 268630 or send us a photo.
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
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
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.
Size and details
| Overall height | 1143mm (45″) |
| Arrow length | 610mm (24″) |
| Overall width | 457mm (18″) |
| Figure | 610mm long × 686mm tall |
| Compass points (N S E W) | 457mm (18″) long |
| We suggest it for | Houses, 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
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.
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.
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
Prompt service and friendly family firm.
A selection of our Trustpilot reviews. You can read every review, good or bad, on Trustpilot.
Wow, what a pleasant surprise it’s great, the quality and workmanship is excellent. The item was delivered in three or four days and was even packaged with care.
M Reynolds · Landing duck weathervane
First class personal service. Nothing too much trouble. Our New England style verdigris copper whale weather vane is of exceptional high quality finish at the very best price.
Malcolm Thorne · Verdigris whale weathervane
It was easy to order online and the different designs available for the mini ones were great. It arrived well packed and recently installed.
Louise Worek · Oakley weathervane
Fast delivery, and exactly as described but so much better in person. easy to install, really pleased.
Melissa · Trustpilot review
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.