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PENGUIN WEATHERVANE
King Penguin Weather Vane
by West Coast Weather Vanes
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Penguin Weathervane In Garden Setting
Penguin Weather Vane Customer Photo
Emperor Penguin Weathervane with Chick |
King Penguin Weathervane King Penguin Weather Vane pricing information
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King Penguin Weathervane Detail Photo
King Penguin Weathervane Head Detail
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The King Penguin weathervane (Aptenodytes patagonicus) featured here can be made one of two ways. We can make a single adult penguin (as shown here) or we can make a parent penguin with a chick (see above left). If you order the single adult penguin, it is actually larger than the adult in the combined penguin and chick weathervane. That is because we need to reduce the size of each individual sculpture piece in order to fit two birds onto the same arrow. However, because the penguin has such a recognizable profile, it works well either way. If you are on the borderline between two sized weathervanes (for example, a two-foot sculpture piece or a three-foot sculpture piece), and you like the combination version the best, it may be better to err on the larger of the two sizes.
The King Penguin and Emperor Penguin are very close in appearance with only subtle differences in their markings. That is why we offer both a single penguin and penguin and chicks option for both the Emperor and King Penguin weathervanes.
Our penguins are typically made with a combination of copper and optional gold leaf. With this combination, the copper will weather a deep chocolate brown (almost black) color while the gold leaf, keeps its light golden tonality. The longer the weathervane is outside, the more it will look like an actual penguin. If you prefer, it can also be made in all copper or using a combination of copper and brass, although the contrast between the different markings will no longer be as prominent as when we use the gold leaf.
We were lucky enough to have one of our customers send us photos of their penguin once it has been installed. This particular Penguin weathervane is mounted in their backyard where they can look out the window and see it. There are "lucky" pennies inside both the chick and the parent representing the years each family member was born. For more information on this delightful tradition, please click on the link below.
If you are a fan of penguins, in addition to the King Penguin weathervane featured here, we could also make you an Emperor Penguin, or any of the following: a crested penguin, such as the Rockhopper, or one of the stiff-tailed penguins, such as the Gentoo Penguin, or the Chinstrap Penguin, or the Adelie penguin, or even a Little Blue Penguin if that is your preference. Just give us a call. We’d be happy to discuss your ideas with you.
CUSTOMER PHOTOS, ABOVE LEFT:
Dear Liz Anne and Ken Jensen,
I want to let you know we are very happy with our penguin weather vane.
The garden pole you supplied worked out perfectly. My wife and I are happy to see her every day, as she proudly points her
beak into the wind, and works on her patina.
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Click here for King Penguin Weather Vane for pricing information on this weather vane.
Click here if you need help determining the correct size weather vane for you situation.
Click here if you would like suggestions on various methods of installing a weathervane.
Click here (if applicable to this weathervane) to view our weathervane eye color selection chart.
Click here for more information on gold leafing a weather vane.
Click here for more information about how we can personalize a weathervane.
Ordering Information:
To place an order, please call us at (831) 425-5505.
At the time you call, we will provide you with an estimated completion date.
At the time the order is placed, a deposit of 1/3 is due. Upon receipt of the deposit, time will be reserved in our schedule. The balance is due when the weather vane has been completed and prior to shipping. Deposits can be made with Visa, MasterCard or check.
All West Coast Weather Vanes are custom made for the person who orders them.
If you have a website that features Penguins, please contact us about exchanging web links.
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Here are some links to information about Penguins:
· Penguins Around the World: King Penguins · Antarctic Penguins: King Penguins · penguinpage.net - Weblog covering ongoing research in NZ penguins · Penguin information on 70South · Gentoo penguin webcam from the Antarctic · Information about penguins at pinguins.info · PBS Nature: The World of Penguins · Integrated Taxonomic Information System · Seaworld Penguin Information · Penguin Videos on the Internet Bird Collection
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