Copper Weathervane
The history of the copper weathervane
The copper weathervane has come a long way in the last two millennia, and has evolved from a coveted naval instrument to an aesthetically beautiful work of art. While roosters and arrows were popular weathervane designs, many artisans took up the weathervane as a form of signposting and designed magnificent pointers illustrating their line of work.
The legend of the Papal copper weathervane decree
It is held that in the 9th century the Pope declared that all of the Churches in Christendom should have a rooster weathervane in remembrance of the apostle Peter. This was one of the most notable uses of the weathervane in popular history.
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