Antique 19thC Gilt Copper & Zinc Pilot House Eagle Weathervane American Folk Art

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Antique 19thC Gilt Copper & Zinc Pilot House Eagle Weathervane American Folk Art:
$1700.00

Up for your consideration is this excellent 43\" late 19th century gilt molded copper eagle. This eagle was retrieved from a large estate in the highlands of Fall River, MA. Fall River was known, along with New Bedford as one of the largest ports for fishing, whaling and passenger ships in Massachusetts at the height of the industrial revolution. This eagle is believed to be a pilot eagle that sat atop one of the steamers in the bay. We see this eagle has cast zinc talons which show that it once clutched a ball or mount. The eagle looks as though it may have been recoated as we see two tones of gold (see photos) we do see some minor bending, and some slight areas of seams spiting (see photos). This eagle has a small hole in the base with a rounded, flush edge which shows it may have been perched on a pole. This eagle has two smaller holes in the back with a heavy gauge wire strung through it. When taken from the original estate this eagle was hanging in the rafters of the attic. We do see some surface build up on the backside (see photos).This eagle measures approximately 43 inches wide, 24 inches tall and 8 inches deep.Please message us with any questions.Thank you!Alexander and MelanieWe offer a 100%, unconditional, 14 day Money Back Guarantee that the buyer will be totally satisfied with the Quality, Condition and Authenticity of each item we sell. We strive to list quality items and do our very best to describe every detail and flaw. If you are the buyer of this item, and you are not satisfied with it for any reason, we will return all of your money – no questions asked. If the item was described properly, the buyer is asked to pay for shipping. However, if it is our mistake in the description, we will we refund the full cost, including shipping both ways. We want our buyers to be confident that they will be fully satisfied with every item. We value our customers and know what it is like to purchase on (we do it too) and live by the golden rule: “treat those how you would like to be treated”. Please contact us before opening a case so we can help resolve any issues you may have. Our response means everything to us and we strive for %100 positive response, always. Packages are usually shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment (excluding Saturday/Sunday) and most times are shipped out within 24 hours! Every package is insured for buyer’s protection against loss or damage in transit. US Buyers: Shipping costs are determined by the weight and box size of each item via the shipping calculator in the listing. All items are shipped via USPS. Please note that there may be times when the shipping cost is off due to a human error in the listing. If shipping charges seem high, please message us! We refund overages of $5.00 or more. We ship each item insured and we do not charge for this, neither the handling nor packaging cost. Certain items may require a signature confirmation upon delivery, this is for the buyer’s protection against theft. We combine shipping on multiple items. If you are interested in combining shipping please message us and we will invoice you accordingly. International buyers: Please be aware that you may incur a brokerage and/or customs fee upon delivery. Buyer is responsible for shipping & customs charges. We reserve the right to choose the carrier based on shipping method selected at time of payment. We will not lie on customs forms. This is considered illegal per ’s policies. If you have questions regarding this, please feel free to contact us. If you have any questions regarding shipping after you have purchased an item please message us first before leaving response! Alexander and Melanie