Antique Bronze Eagle Dinner Gong William Tonks

Name: Antique Bronze Eagle Dinner Gong William Tonks
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1048673
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a fabulous dinner gong in the form of an eagle dating from around 1880. Of excellent quality, this has marks for William Tonks and Son to the reverse of the shield. The gilt eagle head is wonderfully cast in great detail and is mounted upon a smart solid oak shield with a fabulous colour and excellent patina. The eagle has a serpent in his beak and both the solid gong and the original leather covered beater hang below. Quite a rare piece and in excellent condition, the oak shield measures 32 cms cms high and 20 cms wide. The eagle has an overall depth of 28 cms while the gong itself is 26 cms in diameter.

UK delivery is £20.

Physical Dimensions

Height

32cm (12.60")

Width

26cm (10.24")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1048673

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

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Description

This is a fabulous dinner gong in the form of an eagle dating from around 1880. Of excellent quality, this has marks for William Tonks and Son to the reverse of the shield.

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The gilt eagle head is wonderfully cast in great detail and is mounted upon a smart solid oak shield with a fabulous colour and excellent patina.

Rams Head Antiques

The eagle has a serpent in his beak and both the solid gong and the original leather covered beater hang below. Quite a rare piece and in excellent condition, the oak shield measures 32 cms cms high and 20 cms wide. The eagle has an overall depth of 28 cms while the gong itself is 26 cms in diameter.

UK delivery is £20.