Vintage Cast Brass Heavy Finial Eagle with Spread Wings Topper
Description: A vintage cast brass heavy finial or topper. This finial is shaped in the form of an eagle standing and looking side way with his wings spread. The eagle is standing on top of a hemisphere. The bottom of the hemisphere has a hollow shaft in the center with threading which allows the piece to be screwed to a screw on top of a flagpole, a bedpost, or a similar column and act as a decorative finial. The casting is well done and shows many details such as the feathers, the eagle's eyes, talons, and beak. The piece is rather substantial weighing slightly over 2 pounds. This is a very interesting vintage finial or topper worthy of a spot on top of your flagpole or in your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Unknown but most likely mid to late 1900s.
Origin: Purchased at an estate sale in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Size: The piece measures ~5 7/8" in height, ~6 1/2" at its widest (at the tips of the wings), and is ~2" at its deepest, with the hemisphere being ~2" in diameter The piece weighs slightly over two pounds.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: Just a very nice and unusual cast brass finial with an interesting design to add to your collection.
Condition: The piece, which weighs over 2 pounds, is in very good condition with no breaks or repairs. The piece has several surface scratches and soiling in the crevasses. The piece has dried remnants of brass cleaner within the crevasses of the feathers, which we believe it can be easily cleaned. The piece lost its shine and would benefit from a good cleaning to bring out its original beauty, but we leave this to the discretion of the new owner. A nice and very unusual piece to adorn the top of your flagpole, to add to your finial collection, or to your patriotic eagles related collection. Please see photo for additional condition information.
