1984 Painted Eagle Carving by W. Crossley, Cape Cod brass candlesnuff dated 1932 on the underside

dated 1932 on the underside

both constructed around old blue glass Vicks VapoRub jars

I will try tying it back together and likely list it as one thing

a very unhappy looking man transforms into a widely smiling one

1984 Painted Eagle Carving by W. Crossley, Cape Cod brass candlesnuff dated 1932 on the undersideIve found a handful of other carvings out there signed W. Crossley and dating from the 1970s 80sjust enough to learn that he lived in Cape Cod and that birds native to the area were his thing. I find this eagle a very good one not a bit fussy or showy but rather quite elegant and watchful on its perch, as eagles are, and with a head that also reminds me a bit of a seagull, which makes it feel a bit friendly! Very nice. 6" t; 4 3 8" w x 1 7 8" d at