WALL-MOUNTED EAGLE BASED ON THE NATIONAL GUARD FLAG EAGLE MODEL, July 1852 model, Second half of the 19th century. 33963
Cast and chiseled bronze eagle facing dexter, with wings outspread and right claw resting on the sparkling lightning bolt of Jupiter.
Height 16 cm, width 18 cm.
This eagle rests on a rectangular box bearing the Napoleon cipher "N" on the front (Height of the "N" 2.5 cm x 2.2 cm).
Total height of the box 4.7 cm, width of the upper deck 10.8 cm, depth of the box 5.2 cm.
Box placed on a gilded brass bracket, Height 5.6 cm, width 9.3 cm, depth 4.2 cm. At the back of the bracket, three holes are provided for wall mounting.
Total weight 3.285 kg.
France.
Second half of the 19th century.
Perfect condition, back of the eagle at the bottom and of the box shaved for wall mounting.
Reference :
33963