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Style: American Empire
American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Perched Eagle, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and gesso Eagle with extended wings perched on decorative acanthus floral motif, Early 19th century.  
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1830s American Antique American Empire Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

American Cast Iron Painted Horse Head Fluted Ringed Hitching Post, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron and painted horse head hitching post with a central fluted ringed column resting on a squared base, Mid 19th Century.
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1850s American Antique American Empire Animal Sculptures

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Iron

American Carved Walnut Perched Eagle. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American carved walnut perched eagle with spread wings on rocky plinth. Mid 19th Century
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19th Century American Antique American Empire Animal Sculptures

American Lead Ornamental Garden Rooting Pig, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American lead ornamental garden rooting pig, late 19th century.
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1880s American Antique American Empire Animal Sculptures

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Lead

Pair of American Cast Stone Painted Labrador Sitting Dogs, Early 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast stone and painted Labrador dogs in sitting position resting on flanking rectangular plinths. Plinth measurements are 9" wide and 15" Deep. Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Animal Sculptures

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Cast Stone

American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Spread Winged Eagle, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and gesso eagle with extended wings grasping gilt rounded bar. Eagle was used for center decoration on drapery rod. Early 19th c...
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1820s American Antique American Empire Animal Sculptures

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Gesso, Wood, Giltwood

American Walnut Carved Spread Wing Eagle Perched to Flee on Rocky Plinth C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American walnut carved spread wing eagle perched to Flee on rectangular rocky pine plinth, Early 19th century. Eagle is 27 wide and 17 deep at base.
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1830s American Antique American Empire Animal Sculptures

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Walnut, Pine

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Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
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Large Antique Americana Gilt and Forest Green Painted Plaster Spread Wing Eagle
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Pair of American Bronze Swan Form Garden Fountains Plumed. Circa 1850
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Pair of American Cast Iron Entrance Horse Head Stable and Gate Mounts, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
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American Bronze Octopus Wine Holder with Original Inserted Canister, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze octopus wine holder with the original inserted canister, Early 20th century.
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Pair of American Cast Stone Foxes Sitting on Squared Plinths, Circa 1880
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American Cast Iron and Painted Horse Trade / Stable Sign "Muyettes", Circa 1850
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