Weathervanes : Available from Glenview Products. Heaps of shapes. Various sizes and materials. There are Sail Boats, Sloops, Whales, Sharks and Dolphins. Domesticated animals and wild ones too. Many Birds including the Eagle. There are Wrens and Cockatoos, Emus and Kookaburras. Naturally you would expect to find The traditional Rooster represented, and of course he is.
The emphasis is on Australian wild life. We do include sporting activities and tractors and mystical figures. Check us out and see if we have what you are seeking.
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Eagle Weathervane, Large in Copper. These magnificently rugged beautiful winged creatures are amazing. This is a true saying, "Birds fly but Eagles soar". The Lion might be king of the jungle. However nothing challenges the mighty Eagle in the air.
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Eagle Weathervane, Classic in Copper. These magnificently rugged beautiful winged creatures are amazing. This is a true saying, "Birds fly but Eagles soar". The Lion might be king of the jungle. However nothing challenges the mighty Eagle.
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Whale Weathervane Large Copper. The depicted image of the whale is three dimensional. Complete with copper spheres and cast brass directionals. It will be a distinctive adornment to your home or yard. Beautifully finished it makes a quality statement.
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Sloop Weather Vane Large. A popular style of Sail Boat it has one mast and two sails. It uses the Bermuda rig main and a head sail a combination proven to be very efficient for sailing into the wind.
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Sailboat Weathervane Polished Copper. Sail powered Boating is what it is all about. There are many types of Sailboats. Here are some of them : sloops; ketches; yawls; cat boats; racing dinghies;. gaff topsail schooners and gaff cutters.
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Catboat Weathervane Polished Copper depicts this simple to sail boat, rig has the mast placed forward in the bow creating roomy cabins and salon space.
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Sloop Weathervane. Is the smaller of two sizes of sloop weathervanes depicting this popular style of Sail Boat. It has one mast and two sails and uses the Bermuda rig main and a head sail a combination proven to be very efficient for sailing into the wind.
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Eagle Polished Copper Weathervane. Depicting the magnificent eagle recognised for their cunning, intelligence and boldness. In ancient Rome they were a standard in the roman Legion. The Eagle has always been used to symbolise military power and Glory.
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Whale Polished Copper Weathervane. At the top of the food chain, whales play a vital role in the overall health of the environment. WWF (World Wildlife Fund) documents and protects critical feeding and breeding areas, and migration routes of whales.
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Arrow Weathervane Polished Copper. Here we have a classic, single arrow weathervane complete with scroll work and a conical copper finial.
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Red Rooster Weather Vane. In the ninth century Pope Nicholas made the rooster official. His decree was that all churches must display a rooster on their steeples or domes as a symbol of Peter's betrayal of Jesus.
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Don Bradman Weather Vane. The Don, laying into the ball for a four or a six again and again. A great batsman, a great sportsman, a great man. A National hero.. and a true weathervane of the game.
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Welsh Dragon Weather Vane. Magnificently depicted in its glorious Heraldic Red ! Glenview Products also provide a Black Griffin but the the colour of the Welsh Dragon gets the blood a pumping. Ah I feel like breaking into song, Men of Harlech will do for starters
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White Swan Weather Vane. White Swans frequents mainly large lakes and lagoons with relatively shallow permanent waters, fresh or brackish. Swans are monogamous breeders. What is unusual is that one-quarter of all families are parented by homosexual pairings. These pairings are mostly by males.
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Wombat Weather Vane. This is a life like representation of adorable Australian marsupial. They are short, compact and incredible burrowers.
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Fisherman Fishing in a Boat, Some play golf, some go to the footy, others to the pub, but our hero likes to go fishing in his boat.
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Cyclist Weathervane shows a two wheeled warrior cycling for all he's worth, into the wind, up a steep incline nothing can stop him, then zooming down into the valley, what a joy what a challenge what a priviledge, what a life.
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Mare and Foal Weathervane conveys that special liveliness of the foal with the serenity and calmness of the Mare as they share the spring sunshine.
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Thoroughbred Mare & Foal Weathervane. Thoroughbred Horses are considered "hot-blooded" horses. They are known for their agility, speed, and spirit. They are more sensitive and spirited than cold-blooded or warmblood breeds. they are bred for horse racing. Horse racing is known as the sport of Kings.
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Alan Border Weathervane. Facing into the wind just as he faced up to the bowlers. Whether fast or slow he met them full on.
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Cat and Mouse Weathervane. Imagine the scene Tom the tomcat and Jerry the mouse are discussing why they both can't enjoy a vegan diet. This is a fun weathervane and will put a smile on their dial.
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Pelican Weathervane. Holiday memories flood back each time you see these beautiful creatures moving in the breeze always facing silently into the wind
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Unicorn Mystical Weathervane. The unicorn is often referred to in European folklore as a white horse or goat like animal with a long horn protruding from its forehead. It was a wild creature, symbolising grace and purity. It is said that only a virgin could capture it. I
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Emu Weathervane.The Emu stands up to 2m high and is Australia's largest Bird. Only the Ostrich is larger. Emus usually live in pairs or family groups. The male emu incubates the eggs and rears the young. They stay together with the the adult emus for about two years.
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Kangaroo Weathervane. Kangaroos are endemic to Australia. The Kangaroo and the Emu are featured on the Australian coat of arms. Both of these animals are said to represent progress. They can only move forward neither of them can move backwards.
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Blue Tuna Weathervane. Depicting this magnificent gaming fish. Raw Tuna is a basic and favoured ingredient in Sushi. One of Japans famous meals.
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Witch Weathervane riding across the sky on her broom. Her black cat riding with her. what spells is she casting tonight. Witchery is the practice of magical spells and abilities sometimes using a wand and a cauldron.
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Pigeon Weathervane In Australia we are familiar with the rock doves, most often referred to as"feral pigeons". these are the ones we see in parks and around city buildings. Usually in large numbers. They seem to eat every thing and any thing that they can find to get their beaks into.
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Fergie Tractor Weathervane. Anyone that has owned a Fergie, knows why they were so appreciated. There are still some early model Fergie Tractors that have survived and are being used or restored.
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Owl Weather Vane. In Greek Mythology the Owl symbolised Wisdom and Prudence. The owl was famously the symbol of the city of Athens. The Goddess Athena's favourite bird was the owl.
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Fairy Wren Weathervane shows a family of Wrens. They are small, charismatic song birds. These birds are very vulnerable to predators. Especially Kookaburras, also Currawongs and Goshawks.
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Golfer Weathervane Playing a round of regulation 18 hole golf generally mens you will be walking somewhere between 3 to 6 miles depending on the stated length of the course and how far the extras are like club house to green and wanderings during the game.
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Griffin Weathervane. The Griffin a symbol of strength leadership and courage. It is a mythological beast that is half eagle and half lion.
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Farmall Tractor Weathervane. A very popular and efficient row crop tractor. They were a general all purpose tractors that were affordable. Farmall was a model name and later became a brand name for International Harvester (IH) (an American company who manufactured them).
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Angus Bull Weathervane. The Angus line was introduced into Australia back in the 1820's. Since then every state in Australia have herds of Angus cattle.
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Cow Girl Weather Vane. Rather than Cow Girl perhaps female cowboy is more acceptable. The gender makes no difference the work is the same. at times the female skill exceeds that of the male.
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End of the Game Weathervane (as depicted at Lords Cricket Ground). Almost 100 years old. A great and meaningful symbol of the great game of cricket.
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Scottish Lion Weather Vane is the symbol of courage, nobility and strength and justice. The Lion is king of the beasts. Consequently he is ready, prepared and vigilant.
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Wyvern Weathervane depicts the dreaded Wyvern. The heraldic symbol of strength and endurance but also of sinister evil. They delighted in killing young maidens and devouring human flesh.
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Unicorn Rampant Style Weathervane. Unicorns are the National Animal of Scotland even though they are just mythical creatures. The Unicorn. symbolizes purity, innocence, masculinity, and power in Scottish heraldry.
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Shark White Pointer Weathervane. Greatly feared but also greatly admired. formidable yet magnificent.They operate in their environment and if you vnture where they live and play you do so at your own risk.
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Trout Rising Weathervane. There is nothing quite like being equipped, with rod, net, flies, waders and arriving at your chosen fishing spot to see the Trout jumping out of the water feeding. Boy are you there on the right day, at the right time. Oh yea !!!1
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Surfer Weathervane. An ideal wind indicator to check the direction of the wind before you head off to catch the waves
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Buck Jumper Rodeo Weathervane captures some of the action that excites the crowd. it is a symbol of mans willingness to stare down fear and master the challenge. But he doesn't have it all his own way, the horse or the bronco makes sure there is never an easy ride.
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Quarter Horse and Rider Weathervane. They are spectacular, moving as one, seen in Rodeo events, Calf and Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Gymkhanas. A sight to behold.
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Old Car Weathervane. Glorious reminders of another time, another age when cars could make you feel like a king. You always remember your first car.
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Magpie Weather Vane depicts one of Australia's most highly regarded songbirds. It can mimic many native birds and even some animals
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Dressage Weathervane This weathervane projects an image of a rider performing in a dressage competition or perhaps an exhibition. This highly skilled form of riding is a developed art and demonstrates an incredibly high degree of horsemanship and training.
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Kookaburra Weathervane. As Australian as meat pies and tomato sauce these fantastic Australian birds are true ambassadors of the Australian Bush.