This heron weathervane has been aged professionally to a charming natural green verdigris patina. The piece looks like it could have just been reclaimed such is the lovely weathered appearance. The heron sculpture captures the heron’s character and form in the sculpture beautifully making it a stunning decorative piece. The Heron is an unmistakeable tall bird with long legs found in coastal and freshwater areas. Herons feed on fish, crabs, amphibians, smaller birds, rodents and insects and they are quite opportunistic feeders. This heron sculpture looks like it is flying in search of its next meal (watch out all pond and lake owners out there!). The piece potentially could serve as a Heron scarer or deterrent for pond owners because the sculpture is realistic but because we cannot verify this claim it is nevertheless a lovely garden feature

This magnificent Verdigris aged heron weathervane could be the perfect accent piece for a building or structure that is located close to a pond, stream, river, marshes, lake or coastal area. It would also be great for someone that is fond of Herons or birdwatching in the wild or in a RSPB nature reserve for example. You might also have a building or local place with the name “Heron” and this could be a fitting piece which serves a functional purpose

Lead time on this item if out of stock

Please allow approx. 2-3 weeks lead time from ordering to receive this item as it may be in the process of finishing and developing the aged Verdigris patina. If one is needed urgently please contact us to enquire about pre-ordering or click the back in stock soon button to enter your email to receive a notification when the item is back in stock

The Verdigris weathervanes are pure copper that is naturally aged outside at our workshop\yard to develop a lovely natural aged green Verdigris patina. We have many weathervanes aging at different stages on a staggered schedule. and many batches become available for sale at several points in the year. All age at different rates and no two look completely the same so it creates a stunning individual weathervane that has a magnificent aged and traditional appearance

Weathervane Rod

The weathervane rod that fits into the bracket is 10.5mm diameter steel tubing that is treated with a durable exterior black powdercoat paint

Standard Bracket

Each weathervane is supplied with a standard 125mm (5 inch) eaves bracket. Other brackets and fixings are available (see Brackets & Fixings tab for more details)

Features

• Easy to assemble and install (including step by step instructions)

• Includes everything you need to construct the weathervane: Steel rod, NSEW directionals, verdigris copper globes and weathervane figure

• Exclusive Single Point Contact design allows the weathervane to spin freely in the wind

Construction

• Copper: The weathervane designs are handcrafted from pure copper and brazed. Brazing may be visible on some designs but doesn't tend to lessen the beauty of the lovely copper weathervane design. Globes and spacers are also made from pure copper, the copper over time has naturally aged to a Verdigris patina

• Brass: Cast brass is used for the NSEW cardinal points on the range of copper weathervanes

• Steel: Rods and brackets to mount the copper weathervanes are made from steel. The steel is treated with a durable exterior black powdercoat paint. The finish should be good for a reasonable amount of time out in the elements but in time if the steel rods and brackets weather they can be painted with an exterior metal paint such as Hammerite which restores the finish and will help preserve and extend the life of the fittings. Clear mastic can also be used on any joints for example where the rod is inserted and secured into the bracket to seal and further weatherproof and prolong the life of the steel bracket and rod