Rare Cast and Polychrome Paint Decorated Zinc Spread Winged Egle with Patriotic Theme, Circa 1880
InformationGilt and painted zinc eagle with patriotic theme, American, circa 1880. The eagle is hollow and has a very dramatic form. The eagle's head is very realistic and has a proud appearance and is turned to the right. The eagle's wings are up and outstretched. The eagle has well articulated talons, each talon clutching a ball-like base. The talons are pierced to allow an arrow to pass through each talon. The eagle's tail is resting on a gilt heart shaped bracket which attaches to the sculptured backplate. Draped from the eagle's right talon is a green and red painted holly branch. The backplate has a wonderful display of patriotic symbols. Slightly above the eagle is an American shield with gold stars. Flanking the shield left and right is a pair of American flags with gilt spade finials and gilt rope with tassels. Mounted on a rod above the flags and centered between them is a red painted and gilt decorated Liberty cap. Below the flags is a left and right mounted cannon. Below the eagle bracket mount is a silvered leaf above a gilt five pointed star. (FA-597)
Condition: There are a few small separations and stress cracks to the zinc parts. There is minor scattered surface loss to the paint and gilt. The figure is in excellent and stable condition.
Dimensions: Width 21 3/4 inches; Height 30 inches; Depth 18 1/2 inches.
Circa 1880
