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Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
39 West Street
Litchfield, CT 08759 , United States
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Rare Federal Carved Gilt Eagle Wall Mount
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Description
Rare Federal Carved Gilt Eagle Wall Mount
American, New England, ca. 1800-1820
Pine, gesso, gilt
Over-all in fine condition, minor imperfections, retaining most of its original gilt, iron straps on verso.
Provenance: New England Family Collection; Private Collection, San Francisco, Ca.
A rare example of a Federal American Bald Eagle, displayed with outstretched wings, clasping a sphere while perched on a plinth. Stylistically carved with an elongated neck and pronounced feet, other elements of construction visible include early iron brackets and forged nails.
Dimensions: 15" h., 25 ½” w., 8 ½” d.
Item ID: DA-SO 309
Price: $12,500 - More Information
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Message from Seller:
Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.
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