Whirligig History. Whirligigs are whimsical, wind-driven expressions of American folk-art that first appeared in the United States nearly 200 years ago. 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 are made in Maine "just down the road apiece" from our store in Rangeley. 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. Or you can purchase mounting accessories here.

Price and shipping. All of our whirligigs (except the seaplane) are the same price and come packaged together with a FREE Davis Hill weather stick making them really nice gifts. $44.00 plus only $5.00 for USA shipping. Contact us for shipping to Canada or Worldwide including the UK.

 All models are in-stock and will be shipped on the next business day except 2-week lead-time for the seaplane.

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