Mid 18th century, American. This nice example carved from the solid in two parts. Affixed with early, if not original iron link hanging chain. The outstretched wings carved in deep relief with realistic depiction of feathers. The wings carved from the solid and fitted to the body. The eagle's body with spread tail, legs and talons rendered as if in the act of landing. The eagle with elongated neck, the head and beak curiously rendered in the manner of a pigeon rather than a bird of prey, and with unusual carved plume. The whole with remnants of original gilt surfaces and plumage painted in later green and dark red, now turned to a coffee tone. SIZE: 15" h x 27" wingspan. CONDITION: Decorated surfaces as noted. The carving with multiple losses to tips of talons, and with shallow sliver losses to ends of tail feathers. Small loss to tip of plume. Otherwise with normal and expected in use wear, abrasion to paint and light soiling. Otherwise very good with old untouched surfaces. 52955-2 HMG (1,000-2,000)