Large Jerry St. Clair Gilt Polychromed Carved Eagle, Rockport ME

A fine hand carved and gilded American wooden eagle clutching arrows and a polychrome Liberty shield, dating to the 20th century, unsigned, in very good overall condition, with minim...

A fine polychrome wooden eagle hand carved in the style of John Haley Bellamy (1836-1914) with nice carved feather detail, a banner which reads “Don’t Give Up The Ship” , and a Liber...

A finely carved and gilt pair of eagle wall brackets with shaped base and spherule decoration. The pair of eagles are facing each other and date to the 19th century with brackets add...

A fine example of an early 20th or late 19th century hollow form gilt copper weather vane with outspread wings, ball, arrow, and directional, mounted on a later round stand, in very ...

In all original untouched condition including weathered paint, this wonderful Folk Art wall plaque speaks for itself. Substantial size. It looks to be made to be mounted on a ledge, ...

This is an original American eagle, hand-carved from pine during the early to mid 20th century. The eagle features a touch of original gilt over yellow sizing with hand-painted highlights, emphasizing the eyes and beak. The eagle is displayed with both wings fully outstretched. The feathers are expertly detailed, especially considering that this eagle is a single-piece carving. The eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States. 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 in its sinister (left) talon and an olive branch with its dexter (right) talons. Those arrows are tightly aligned, a symbol of "strength in unity" that's found in the traditional cultures everywhere, from the Romans to the Iroquois. In this case, the bundle of arrows were a nod to the unity of the original 13 colonies. The olive branches emphasize the power of peace. The eagle motif has since appeared in allegorical engravings...

Carved wooden eagle painted in bright gold. Eagle is very detailed and clutching the Great Seal in the likeness of the US Coat of Arms. Overall dimensions: 21" H x 19" W x 4" D. ...

A fine Federal Period carved and gilt Eagle with strong carving, classic form and protective stance. The eagle with wings spread and its head turned to the left. The lower beak is a ...