Enhance your property with the Farmhouse range of weathervanes, blending classic design with enduring quality. Crafted from polished copper, with hand-brazed decorative elements and spacer balls, these weathervanes add sophisticated style to homes and outbuildings. The cardinal points (NSEW) are polished brass, affixed to a durable powder-coated black steel rod. The copper will naturally develop a beautiful patina, eventually verdigris, a process slowed by applying clear lacquer. The brass will also naturally discolour over time. For extended lifespan, coat the steel rod with Hammerite. Each weathervane comes complete with an eave bracket (125mm/5", projection, 10cm square mounting plate). The Victorian Arrow weathervane, with its ornate copper and brass detailing, offers exceptional period elegance. Approximate Dimensions (cm): Overall: 29.3 (W) x 108.5 (H). Victorian Arrow: 5 (W) x 82 (L) x 63.5 (H). The history of weathervanes spans many centuries and countries, with the earliest recorded found on the Tower of the Winds in Athens built by the astronomer Andronicus in 48 BC. The Ancients believed that winds had divine powers and weathervanes depicting deities could be found on the villas of wealthy landowners in Greece and pre-Christian Rome. The Farmhouse range of weathervanes are suitable for most homes and outbuildings. The decorative feature and spacer balls are made from polished copper and brazed together by hand.