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Antique American Architectural Painted Metal Eagle Finial on Pedestal Stand

$2,995
£2,257.04
€2,637.40
CA$4,250.13
A$4,263.05
CHF 2,472.81
MX$52,038.69
NOK 28,642.13
SEK 29,313.29
DKK 19,714.49

About the Item

Make a statement with this most impressive patriotic antique American architectural painted metal eagle finial on later wooden base. Late 19th / early 20th century, United States, the large stately figural decorative building element depicting sculptural perched eagle with head turned and wings spread in a white paint finish with distressed patina, rising on a square painted wood boarded plinth pedestal stand. Dimensions: (approx) 50.25" High, 20.25" Wide, 19.75" Deep Great original antique condition with beautifully aged heavily distressed chippy paint patina. Later base. Wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including age related splitting and finish losses. Strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound. Presents splendidly. Overall a superb example
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.25 in (130.18 cm)Width: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Depth: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Great original antique condition with beautifully aged heavily distressed chippy paint patina. Later base. Wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including age related splitting and finish losses. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977234270922

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