This dragon themed weathervane is made to order from 100% stainless steel and powder-coated black for a stunning, silhouette finish against the skyline.
For centuries the traditional weathercock atop the local church has kept our ancestors in touch with the elements by indicating those subtle shifts in wind direction. From this original typically English tradition, we have developed a vast and charming diversity of designs.
Made from 100% rust-free stainless steel
Guaranteed for 15 years
Tailored choice of size, cross style and mounting bracket
Hardened pin and ball bearing rotating mechanism
Etched, primed and powder coated black
Size Guide:
Miniature – (select designs only) – ideal for a shed or garden gift. 2ft. (61cm) wide – ideal for a typical single story garage. 2ft. 6in (76cm) wide – ideal for a typical bungalow or double garage. 3ft (92cm) wide – ideal for a typical two story house or small barn 4ft (122cm) wide – ideal for a typical large/three story house or barn.
Mounting Bracket Guide:
Apex Bracket – Versatile for most locations. Suitable for walls, vertical surfaces, chimneys and gable ends. For strap angle guidance please send us a photograph of your gable end and we can calculate this for you. Ridge Bracket – Suitable for ridge timber or steel beam. Ideal for new builds, or installation anywhere along the length a roof ridge. Strap Bracket – For fixing to a vertical surface such as a wooden post or wall. Flat Plate – Square horizontal plate for fixings to a flat surface. Extended Threaded Bar – For mounting through a turret or cupola and internally fixed to a horizontal support beam within the roof structure.
Height Clearance – This references the clearance height distance of the vertical pole to ensure weathervane is clear of any obstructions. ‘Ridge’ and ‘Extended Threaded Bar’ brackets will be supplied with standard 30cm height clearance.
Bespoke Bracket Details – For advice on selecting the most appropriate bracket please contact us. Send us a photograph of your intended location and we can work out the measurements and details for you to ensure a perfect fit.
For more information and advice on your options please view our buying guide.
This weathervane will be supplied with:
Hardened stainless steel ball bearing (plus a spare)
Stainless steel fittings for weathervane assembly and instructions (note, your installer will be responsible for mounting bracket fixings).
Non-drying grease for the weathervane pin and spindle mechanism.
Specialist Blacksmiths
Black Forge Art are a small family team of experienced designers, engineers and blacksmiths, working from our traditional forge in rural Kent, England. We take great pride in every piece and hope that you enjoy your metalwork for many years to come.
In addition to hot forging, fabrication, and welding in the highest quality stainless steel our weathervanes are powder coated by expert painters and coating specialists before being carefully packaged and delivered directly to you.
Commissions
We work from supplied photographs, sketches and verbal briefs to create custom made weathervanes. Read more
Manufacture, completion and delivered within 6 weeks (UK mainland).
– General Lead-Times
All of our work is handmade to order so there is a little wait while we make your order for you. Workload levels during a given year varies which means our lead-times can also vary.
Unless otherwise specified on the individual products description our current Lead-Time estimate from time of order to completion of all shop products is – 6 weeks. This depends on the individual product and current work demand. This is an estimated time and we do not offer any guarantee on this time unless specifically discussed with the customer. Christmas Lead-Times We will ensure that all online sales of products placed on or before December 1st will arrive before Christmas.
Special Occasions and deadlines
If your order is a gift then please inform us of any special occasions and dates to ensure this is achievable before placing your order. We will always try and ensure that we can meet a deadline and will confirm if this is possible with you before you place your order. We will contact you as soon as your commission is complete to arrange the soonest delivery. Please see delivery section for details on our delivery service Lead-Times on bespoke designs.
A Lead-Time on bespoke commissions and designs would be quoted at time of enquiry/order and depends on our designers current workload. A live update on this time can be estimated by contacting us.
Delivery Information:
Please note the information below is on the delivery of our products once they are manufactured and ready for shipping. Please reference ‘Lead-Time’ section above for currently estimated manufacture time of commissions.
UK Deliveries
Once your order is manufactured and collected from us by the carrier it will arrive the following day (in most cases). Our next-day service is trackable.
Please note that some areas of Scotland could experience a two-day delivery service.
Europe and the rest of the world:
Delivery outside of the United Kingdom may incur an additional delivery surcharges than displayed by our online automated delivery calculations. This will be related to the size, weight and type of product that is being shipped.
For delivery outside of the U.K we suggest you either place the order in the normal way or contact us before placing your order. We will then contact you or inform you of any additional charges (if any) and apply this to your order. You will then be able to either accept or cancel your order based on these charges. You can also contact us for a full quote before placing your order.
We can ship to most countries, if you cannot see your country on our list please email us: info@blackforge.co.uk.
For international shipments we use DHL, UPS or FEDEX ‘by air/road’ service this is a fully tracked and signed for service, below we’ve broken down how long by days it’ll take for your package to get to you. Please note this breakdown is a guide and may not be exact if you live in a rural area you may find your package takes a day longer to get to you and in some cases it may take less.
2 Days – Northern Ireland, France, Germany, Chanel Islands – UK, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands
3 Days – Austria, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden
4 Days – Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Hungary
5 Days – United States of America, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Greenland, Hong Kong, South Korea, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, South Africa, Taiwan
Weathervane Buying Guide
To ensure this is made perfectly for you we have ensured that this weathervane is uniquely made to order with a tailored choice of size, North, South, East, West cross and bracket.
If you would like any advice on your buying options please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email and we will happily talk you through and explain the options to ensure you order
As our work is handmade to order we typically operate a no return policy as most custom-made work does not present re-sale opportunities. We encourage our customers to ensure selections are made correctly before confirming the order.
The exceptions for this would be a full return and refund if Black Forge Art has the potential opportunity of resale of purchased item. This would be at the discretion of the company only. These returns would need to be within 28 days of delivery and the product would still be in its delivered state (I.e. has not been installed, fitted and then removed).
Black Forge Art would let all customers know if a product purchased online would be accepted for a return so please contact us before ordering if they is any possibility that you would request a return.
If we have granted a full return the customer would be responsible for return costs of the product (whether with couriers arranged by Black Forge Art or customer allocated shipping).
If we have granted a full return a full refund will be issued to the same details payment was made within three working days of receipt of goods.
Communication must be made by email, online contact form or letter. We recommend dating letters.
Should a product arrive faulty we ask the customer to immediately photograph the delivery box and damaged/faulty product and email or write to us (please date letters). If harm or damage is at no fault of the customer or responsible parties of the customer the company will arrange full return and repair or remanufacture before delivery back to customer at no cost to the customer.
Before installation or use of an item, it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that they are happy with the item. If you are not entirely satisfied with your item, you must notify us immediately. You must not rework or correct the product without our explicit agreement in writing. If rework is undertaken without written agreement, we cannot be held responsible for any issues and the item can no longer be returned to us.
In the unlikely event of a product becoming faulty after installation/fitting, we cannot be held responsible for any costs associated with deinstallation and it becomes the customer’s responsibility to organise the safe return of said item. If you become dissatisfied about an installed product, you must contact Black Forge Art immediately to discuss your concerns before sending any items back to the company. Once approved and agreed upon by the company, we will then advise whether the item needs to be returned to us in order to rectify the issue. In some cases, we will send out materials or parts to rectify the issue (e.g. touch-up paint, etc). If a return is required, you must arrange and cover all financial implications to return the item in full without any harm or loss of parts. Thereafter, we will evaluate if any rework is necessary or if a refund in full or part can be actioned.
Regardless of whether an item has been delivered damaged, is faulty or incorrect, for all returns, it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure it is safely and suitably wrapped for courier collection and must also be made available in the same location as the courier delivered it.
Disposal of all packaging, including pallets, etc. is the customers responsibility.
None of these terms change or alter the terms of any guarantees.
Delivery Damage Returns
We can only process a delivery damage return within 72 hours of delivery. So please ensure your delivered item has been thoroughly checked within this time.
Please include photos of the packaging, any damage, and your order number. For returns please contact us by email or letter.
For all delivered products and items, we recommend inspecting the goods prior to accepting and signing for them from the courier.
It is the customer’s responsibility to thoroughly check delivered goods before any installation is undertaken.
Regardless of whether an item has been delivered damaged, is faulty or incorrect, for all returns, it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure it is safely and suitably wrapped for courier collection and must also be made available in the same location as the courier delivered it, or at the kerbside of the property. For palleted items, please ensure that you retain all packaging. Should you wish to return an item, it will need to be repackaged as best you can use the pallet supplied. In the event that packaging isn’t retained, you will be incurred the respective cost as quoted to us by the courier. This cost will be reduced from the refundable value of your item. Collections must be available within courier working hours, typically 7 am -7 pm.
Commissions and bespoke product returns
Dissatisfaction of handmade commissions that have been individually manufactured as per a customers request are not eligible for returns as they would not be available for re-stocking.
Bespoke work would include but not limited to to; Individual commissions, a variable product and signage that includes lettering of a property.
We do not offer returns on our work once a commission has been made as each order is individually made by hand for the customer.
Please ensure that you have double checked the options and ordered correctly or contact us if you need any clarification or advice before you order.
If you have made an error with your order then please contact us and we will adjust this for you, including refunding or charging according to the adjustment required. – If we have already started work on your commission then this may not be possible so please contact us immediately if you require any changes to your commission.
Cancellations
You can cancel your order within 72 hours of ordering and receive a full refund by contacting us.
We can extend this time for a full return of retail price if we have not commenced any work on your commission.
If some but not all work has commenced and 72 hours have lapsed a partial refund can be issued.
Please note that any cancellations of commissions that have been completed of manufacture would not receive any return of costs or payments.
Please note that all refunds will be only credited back using the original payment method.
Weathervane FAQs
How do your weathervanes work?
All our weathervanes are uniquely balanced to smoothly rotate about our Black Forge Art™ weatherproofed and hardened stainless steel pin & ball bearing mechanism. This will ensure your commission continues to work and withstand the test of time.
Your chosen bracket will include a simple threaded bolt and nut accommodation to suit the vertical pole of the weathervane.
The North, South, East, West cross will simply slide over the vertical pole and allow for easy adjustment to ensure the cardinal points are in the correct position.
Your chosen design and arrow will sleeve onto the hardened pin and ball bearing.
All weathervanes will be supplied with full assembly instructions, copper grease and stainless steel assembly fixings.
Powered by the breeze, no batteries required.
There are so many options, which ones do I pick?
As all our work is handmade to order we have offered a unique range to options as every location and every taste is different and we want to make sure that this sign is perfect for you. If you are unsure please give us a call or email and we will talk you through the options. We have also created a handy guide with visuals.
What does a weathervane do?
Weathervanes were instruments originally created as a wind direction indicator to tell us where the where the wind is coming from. In its simplest of forms, these were arrows with a fletched (or also known as a pennant) end.
Weathervanes can also feature designs atop the arrow, with a Cockerel (or Rooster) being one of the first and most traditional designs. Many modern day weathervanes are designed as aesthetic constructions and do not work as a wind direction indicator. All Black Forge Art weathervanes not only look great but will also work and tell you where the wind is coming from.
What Steel Are Your Weathervanes Made From?
We use 304 grade Stainless Steel for the entire weathervane assembly (unless clearly stated otherwise in the product description). – All welding is completed using 316 grade stainless steel.
Entirely Stainless Steel Weathervanes will be listed as part of our ‘Stainless Steel Collection’ and come with a 15 year guarantee. These weathervanes are rust-proof and do not need galvanising or protective coating.
How Are Your Weathervanes Painted?
We Powder Coat (fused and baked) all commissions Satin Black (unless you request a different colour)
Can You Make Bespoke & Personalised Weathervanes?
We welcome and enjoy designing and manufacturing custom weathervane designs from inspiration to design and manufacture. Learn more.
This product has been designed for sale by Black Forge Art. Black Forge Art owns the rights to this image and design. We do not allow distribution or re-sale of any images on this page or our website without explicit written approval by a responsible party of Black Forge Art.
