Eagle Vignette, with Details of Each Piece

A Powerful Spread-Wing Eagle Weathervane
Full Bodied...Perched on Orb
Attributed to Harris
Boston, MA
Circa 1870
This outstanding iconic American Symbol with open beak is of molded sheet copper and has great detail such as the open beak with tongue...full legs with primary feathers and talons; very nice overall repousse detailed feathers and broad tail. This vane has a great attitude and its original surface history; vestiges of gilding, paint, verdigris and a terrific dry patina. (Height: 36 inches; Wing Span: 39 inches; Depth (approx): 33 inches.)
Price: $11,850
605-30

S. AKIN
Trade Sign
New England
First quarter 19th century
A wonderful double-sided trade sign remaining in first paint.
The spread winged eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch with its talons holds a string in its mouth from which is hung the American shield. The pine board with applied molding is surrounded by a sheet-iron strap; hand forged mounting bolts remain intact. (28.25 x 40.5 x 4 inches.)
Price: $23,445
294-8

Painted Six Board Chest
Early American Eagle Decoration
Circa 1810
The overhanging rectangular lid with applied molding over a conforming dovetailed case on a similarly molded base. The chest retains an old or original red painted surface with a terrific dry patina. Of special interest and importance is the red, white and blue oval centered by the early style American eagle with shield that is painted on the upper fascia of the chest; shield contains a heart with crossed keys. The interior of the dovetailed box is fitted with an interesting sliding till/storage box arrangement and a mortised lid support that folds into the side board. A copy of a note included with the chest says it was the property of Captain Henry Crary (1782 - ) of Columbus, NY who "followed the sea from 1800 to 1812." (Height: 16 7/8-inches; width: 40.25-inches; depth: 16-inches.)
Price: $12,750
402-1

Pilot House Eagle
Carved spread-wing
New York
Circa 1830-1870
According to tradition this full-bodied pine eagle with upswept wings and incised feathers was originally mounted on the speedy little steamboat "Osceola" which worked the Hudson River during the mid 19th century. She was built for Captain Albert De Groot to run to Fishkill (now Beacon) and later trips were extended to Poughkeepsie. The carving remains in good condition having an iron reinforcement bar across the back, shrinkage cracks and minor losses; old white paint over original paint. (Height: 20-inches; width: 31-inches; length" 36-inches.)
Price: $22,950
475-1

If you are interested in buying any of these items, please call (978) 597-8084 or email David Hillier at drh@aaawt.com or Lynn Morin at lfm@aaawt.com

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