Whirligig History. Whirligigs are whimsical, wind-driven expressions of American folk art that first appeared in the United States nearly 200 years ago. Traditional designs depict common characters of early American life. Old-timers called them "comic weathervanes. The faster the wind blows, the more furiously the figures move. Some swear the resulting vibration keeps moles out of their lawns and gardens. Whatever their practical use, the pure pleasure of watching these whirring, gaily painted wind toys counts for their timeless popularity.

Materials and Construction. Our whirligigs were originally designed by craftspeople in New Hampshire's Monadnock Mountains and are now made in Maine. They're hard to find, but we always have a good supply because our whirligig maker's workshop is "just down the road apiece" from our new store in Rangeley Maine. They are roughly 16" long by 11" high and weigh approximately 2 lbs. Each is constructed of solid white pine (no plastic or plywood), sealed with durable acrylic enamel paints and painstakingly finished with silk-screened and/or hand-painted detail. A lightweight fan/propeller drives the action. The base pivots freely over its mounting nail that can be driven into a post, deck railing, etc. Every whirligig is tested for functional integrity prior to packaging, ensuring enjoyment for years to come.

Price and shipping. All of our whirligigs are the same price and come smartly packaged with a FREE Davis Hill weather stick. The weather stick fits neatly inside the box with the whirligig, making it a really nice gift. $44.00 plus $7.50 for shipping in the USA or Canada. All whirligigs are in-stock and will be shipped on the next business day. 

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