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American Federal Period Decorative Carved Wooden Eagle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,800.00 USD Estimated At:2,400.00 - 2,800.00 USD
American Federal Period Decorative Carved Wooden Eagle
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Misc. Decorative Arts
Federal Period Decorative American Carved Wooden Eagle
c. 1800s Federal Period Early 19th Century, Decorative American Eagle, Expertly Hand-Carved Wood, Choice Extremely Fine.
This impressive, original Federal to early 19th century Hand-Carved Decorative American Eagle measures about 11” wide (wing to wing) x 11” long (beak to tail) and 6” tall. It’s talons grip atop a 3.25” diameter ball, likely from use as an early American finial. We’ve looked very closely at the hand-carved wings and they are Not separate and then attached, meaning that the Eagle and Ball were carved from a Single Piece of Wood. There are three previous well repaired breaks. There is one to the back of the tail, where a piece has been reattached, number two and three are both to the right wing with both breaks reattached. The the original gold gilt surface was apparently painted gold many years ago and you can see some gold gilding through the paint. At the bottom base of the ball there is a small hole provided for its use as a decorative Patriot finial for the top of an indoor flag pole or other important American imagery. An important, beautifully made, American Federal Period Decorative Carved Wooden Eagle that is once again ready to be placed upon majestic display.