This graceful Pintail Ducks Weathervane was first commissioned by one of our customers who had purchased a Black Labrador Weathervane years before and marveled at how much they enjoyed it. On this occasion they ordered the new design for the Pintail Ducks in an extra large, to be mounted on a quite tall two story building. They chose extra large because they wanted the viewing to have the feel of when you see Pintails in flight.

They also ordered a Wood Duck Weathervane at the same time for another building on their property. With these orders they took advantage our lifetime discount to existing customers of 10% on successive orders.

The copper sculpture pieces here are of swell bodied style. They have brown glass eyes. For stability the copper rods the pair of birds are mounted on extend through the birds. The copper grasses below are out of heavy gauge copper and the brass cat tails are on on rod. All making for a sturdy weather vane that at the same time looks light and delicate. Optional gold and palladium leaf gilding was requested to detail the yellow and grey markings of the the male and female pintails. As these elements weather, darken and patina, these varying metals will present with subtle differences and the gilding of their distinct patterns will become increasingly evident.

This family chose to have ‘Lucky Pennies‘ from important dates in their lives affixed to the strengthening gusset on the mounting rod. Their family name is inscribed on the horizontal tube from which the grasses grow.

Pintail Ducks are sometimes referred to as ‘The Greyhound of the Air’ because their lithe shape and long narrow wings enable impressive speed in flight. We love the sleek look of this design, and think it captures their nature.