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A carved ship's figurehead of an American Eagle 19th
A carved ship's figurehead of an American Eagle 19th
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A carved ship's figurehead of an American Eagle 19th century

Retaining some traces of paint.



(H: 14 1/2 in. W: 45 in. D: 39 in.)

Provenance

Collection of William (1914-1998) and Patricia Deere (1925-1992) Wiman Hewitt, "Rondelay," Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
For many years the figurehead was mounted to the gable of their Chadds Ford home.
The Estate of Patricia W. Hewitt, Wilson's Auction, Lincoln, Delaware 1994.



Footnote:

Patricia "Tish" Hewitt was the great, great granddaughter of John Deere, founder of the company bearing his name. Her husband, William Alexander Hewitt, served as President (1955-1964) and Chairman (1964-1982) of Deere & Company of Moline, Illinois and as U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica from 1982-1985.



Condition report:

solid condition overall; with some age cracks and expected wear commensurate with age

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A carved ship's figurehead of an American Eagle 19th

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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Starting Price $1,500
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Freeman's | Hindman

Freeman's | Hindman

Philadelphia, PA, United States45,833 Followers
Auction Curated By
Lynda Cain
Vice President | Department Head, American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
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