Early 20th C. American Gilt Wood Carved Eagle + Shield Patriotic Icon

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Impressive and beautifully detailed Early 20th Century. Gilt + Wood Eagle and Shield

Beautifully carved, highly detailed, rich patina and … Read more Impressive and beautifully detailed Early 20th Century. Gilt + Wood Eagle and Shield

Beautifully carved, highly detailed, rich patina and texture.

19.5" wide by 13" tall and - thanks to the very significant carving - 4.5" deep.

Smooth back, two piece construction, amazing curves, details, and definition.

Colorway is clean and impressive - strong gold gilt, soft darker blue and red in the shield, and hits of black and grey showing through the gilt feathers, talons, beak and eyes.

Oh, the eyes are blue, of course...

In keeping with Aesop's fable, Fox and Crow's Motto is "Beware of False Flattery!" So, with each listing we offer a true confession about the item...

As Virginians of a certain age, we have a soft spot for genuinely good patriotic Americana. while there are a million shields, bits of militaria, and patriotic tributes around the marketplace, few pass the test as artisan quality and genuinely worthwhile antiques.

This one does. And, if you were to include this one in a fabulous room that spanned a range of styles and periods, it would be stunning. That touch of tradition that would hit above its weight class in just the right space.

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