Commemorative Banner Weathervane
Our Commemorative Banner Weathervane offers a distinctive way to recognize a meaningful date, event, place, organization, or personal milestone through a handcrafted architectural design. The long horizontal banner form creates a strong silhouette against the sky while providing an ideal format for incorporating customized design elements.
Handcrafted in copper by SkyArt Studio & Gallery, each Commemorative Banner Weathervane is individually fabricated with careful attention to proportion, balance, detail, and durability. The silhouette construction creates a crisp architectural profile, while durable metals are incorporated into the fabrication where needed for strength and long-term outdoor use.
Banner-style weathervanes have a long place in the history of architectural ornament. Historic examples ranged from simple banners and arrows to more elaborate forms incorporating dates, symbols, lettering, and decorative devices. The Smithsonian Institution’s collections include material documenting the history and variety of weathervanes, including banners, arrows, and other traditional designs.
The Commemorative Banner Weathervane builds upon this tradition by allowing the design to reflect something of particular significance to its owner or architectural setting. Dates, lettering, symbols, decorative elements, and other details can be incorporated into a custom banner design.
The proportions of the banner can also be adapted to complement the architecture on which it will be displayed. This makes the design particularly suitable for homes, barns, cupolas, public buildings, and other structures where a personalized architectural element is desired.
Explore more of our Banner Weathervanes or visit our Galleries to see additional custom copper weathervanes handcrafted by SkyArt Studio & Gallery.
The Commemorative Banner Weathervane comes with our standard assembly, including two copper balls, brass retainer rings, a brass directional set, and stainless-steel mast. We use high-quality materials and components throughout the assembly with an emphasis on durability, proper function, and long-term outdoor performance.
The finish can be customized to complement the design and its architectural setting. Other finish options are available at additional cost, including faux bronze, verdigris, and 23-karat gold leaf. Natural copper is also available and will gradually develop its own distinctive patina through exposure to the elements.
SkyArt Studio & Gallery can assist with proper sizing, installation questions, and custom design requirements for the Commemorative Banner Weathervane. Diagrams or schematics can also be provided when coordination with contractors or other installation professionals is required, helping ensure that the finished weathervane is appropriately scaled for its architectural setting.
