Copper eagle on ball on wooden block
Copper eagle on ball on wooden block
Updated August 23: This has been sold.
This antique hand-hammered copper eagle, wings spread, is welded onto a round base, which sits atop a square wooden block.
It is nicely proportioned, with a wonderful patina, the perfect size to display on a desk, side table, or shelf in a home or office.
Acquired from a highly-respected collector of American furniture and other antiques of the 1700s - early 1800s.
Size of the eagle:
- 12.5" from the bottom of the wooden base to the wingtip
- 13" from wingtip to wingtip
Size of the wooden cube:
- 3.5" H
- 3.5" W
- 4" D
Shipping: $45. This item requires special packaging and handling due to its weight and size to ensure the item is protected during transit. Please allow up to two weeks for shipping.
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