{"product_id":"monumental-american-folk-art-copper-whale-weathervane-with-verdigris-patina","title":"Monumental American Folk Art Copper Whale Weathervane with Verdigris Patina","description":"\u003cp\u003eExceptional late 19th-century American Folk Art copper whale weathervane, mounted on modern iron display base. This is a great example of maritime Americana, shaped in the form of a sperm whale in profile with elegantly curved tail flukes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-hammered and seamed from sheet copper, showing classic construction techniques of New England weathervane makers. The copper has developed a spectacular natural patina over 100+ years: deep chocolate brown base with patches of bright verdigris and aqua-blue oxidation across the body. The close-up shows the pitted surface, tiny holes, and mineral deposits that only come with genuine age and coastal exposure. This is exactly the \"Nantucket whaler\" look collectors pay premiums for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whale sits on 2 iron support rods with black rectangular base - base is later addition for display, the copper whale itself is original. Despite the pitting and small perforations visible in detail photo, structure remains solid and stable. The tail has perfect dynamic curve, capturing movement as if swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese whaling-era weathervanes came off boathouses, maritime buildings, and coastal homes in Massachusetts, Maine, and Connecticut. Today they’re centerpiece pieces for coastal, nautical, or lodge interiors. Works stunning over fireplace, on library shelf, or as focal point in entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eHeight: 20 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-width\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eWidth: 38 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-depth\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eDepth: 4 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eStyle:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-style\"\u003eFolk Art\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eMaterials and Techniques:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-materials-and-techniques\"\u003eIron, Metal, Hand-Finished, Hand-Painted\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eDate of Manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-date-of-manufacture\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-dateOfManufacture\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eLate 19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-condition\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-condition\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"_1862016c _57a9be25\" data-tn=\"open-condition-modal\" type=\"button\"\u003eDistressed\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-conditionDetails\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eWear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Melissa Levinson Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51276207030578,"sku":"MLA1333","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/4321\/6690\/files\/f_50404622_1780600499552_bg_processed.jpg?v=1780945484","url":"https:\/\/melissalevinson.com\/products\/monumental-american-folk-art-copper-whale-weathervane-with-verdigris-patina","provider":"Melissa Levinson Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}