Weather Vanes Are Back in Style

By Letitia L. Star
Published on August 12, 2009
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The weather vane is growing in popularity within the United States.
The weather vane is growing in popularity within the United States.
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Weather vanes used as wind indicators date back to Ancient Greece.
Weather vanes used as wind indicators date back to Ancient Greece.
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This proud rooster is of the type that it won't wake you in the morning.
This proud rooster is of the type that it won't wake you in the morning.
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This weather vane would suit a rural barn well.
This weather vane would suit a rural barn well.
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Wind direction continues to be useful information for rural folk despite modern weather services.
Wind direction continues to be useful information for rural folk despite modern weather services.
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Wondering how to dress? Look at your weather vane.
Wondering how to dress? Look at your weather vane.
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Do you have $1 million perched atop your barn? Believe it or not, certain prized weather vanes have sold for more than that figure at auction. In fact, one folk art original of an Indian chief went for an amazing $5.8 million in October 2006.

While only a few weather vanes can fetch these the-sky’s-the-limit prices, recreational farmers can own vintage and modern weather vanes for a lot less.

These treasured symbols of country life have always been appealing, but in recent years, they have become more popular than ever with collectors.

Old and new weather vanes are easy to collect and look charming in your home perched on shelves, tabletops or displayed on walls. Outdoors, they can enliven your garden, deck or patio. They also provide the time-tested practical use when installed on top of your buildings or in open spaces. Here’s why your farm or home shouldn’t be without these cherished icons of America’s rural life. 

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