Raynors HCA 2014-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2014
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. Very good condition. An important, beautifully made, American Federal Period Decorative Carved Wooden Eagle that is once again ready to be placed upon majestic display.
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