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St. MICHAEL & THE DRAGON WEATHER VANE
Saint Michael and the Dragon Weathervane
by West Coast Weather Vanes
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St Michael & the Dragon Weathervane
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St Michael & the Dragon Weathervane Customer Photo
St Michael & the Dragon Weathervane Customer Photo
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This St Michael & the Dragon weathervane design was commissioned by a couple who had originally seen our St. George and the Dragon weathervane. The wife was an Art Historian so it was a pleasure to work up the design and research the iconography for this particular angel. As the Chief Commander of the Heavenly hosts, Michael usually holds a sword in one hand. In the other, he often carries either a shield, date-tree branch, a spear, or a white banner (possibly with a scarlet cross). Michael tramples the devil under his feet, which may be depicted as a dragon. This comes from the tradition that Michael was the main opponent of Satan in the battle for Heaven. Satan, previously called Samael, was always looking to discredit Israel, while Michael was its main protector. In the end, Satan attempted to drag Michael down in his fall from the heights, but Michael was rescued by God.
Our customers were gracious enough to send us several photos of their St. Michael Slaying the Dragon weathervane once it had been installed on their house. The first photo shows it just after it was installed. The second photo shows it after it had been up a while. You can see that the copper has darkened so the dramatic contract between the weathered copper and gold leafed sections is more pronounced. Eventually, the exposed copper with turn green, like the Statue of Liberty, and the contrast will be even more stunning.
Custom copper weathervanes are part of our larger series of mythological weathervane designs that also feature Dragon weathervanes, Mermaid weathervanes and over 50 other mythological weathervane designs. Please visit our Mythological Weathervane page to learn more about our other Mythological weather vane designs.
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To place an order, please call us at (800) 762-8736 or (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.
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