Vintage Cast-Iron Eagle Sculpture, Early 20th Century
This is a cast-iron figural eagle doorstop, circa early 20th century. The eagle is depicted with wings spread wide, perched and mounted to a square marble base. The eagle retains traces of its original gilt surface and is embossed with “F.O.E.” at its midsection, possibly referring to the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
The eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States. The eagle motif has been widely used throughout American history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows and an olive branch with its talons. Since then, the eagle motif has appeared in allegorical engravings, patriotic banners and posters, and in beautiful wooden carvings and metal sculptures.
CONDITION:
Good condition, considering age and past use. Figural cast-iron eagle doorstop, consisting of two solid molded sections bolted together above the tail. Faint traces of original gilt surface. Embossed "F. O. E." at its midsection. Light surface rust to the left wingtip. Mounted to a new square marble base.
Dimensions: 4 1/2" H x 11" W x 4 1/2" D.
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Vintage Cast-Iron Eagle Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Colorado
1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs CO 80906
United States
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