Antique Talon

On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows and an olive branch with its talons. S...

This oval tray has a low gallery and applied handles with talon feet. The top surface of the tray is ornately engraved with detailed stylized flowers and leaves.

Its long toes terminate in sharp black talons. The peacock is in very good condition with no replacements or repairs.

Another section displays a pair of birds of prey—likely falcons—perched back-to-back beneath anthemion flourishes, their plumage and talons crisply chased. The upper tier is supporte...

Antique Chippendale round end table is the ideal companion for any seating group, and features the signature talon and ball feet on gracefully scrolled legs.

The griffin is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle; and sometimes an eagle's talons as its front feet. Because the lion ...

The print is executed in fine linework with deep tonal contrasts, emphasizing the textures of the feathers and the anatomical strength of the talons. Below the image, in pencil, is t...

**Figure 2:** A white-rumped vulture with distinct spotted patterns, showcasing its robust build and sharp talons. 3. **Figure 3:** An Egyptian vulture with its pale feathers and y...

The eagle, with 12 gilt stars above, holds a red, white, and blue shield. Each talon grasps symbols of war and peace—arrows and olive branches, respectively.

In this specific print, Napoléon III is depicted with a large nose, mustache, and receding hairline, merged with the body of a vulture. The vulture’s talons clutch a bleeding, lifele...

**Figure 2:** A falcon with sleek brown feathers and sharp talons, perched on a branch, ready to take flight. 3.

The motif was first adapted in the West by English silversmiths, and in the crafting of Georgian furniture, the claw imaginatively evolved into a lion’s paw or a falcon’s talon. One ...

A library table in the manner of Gillows Constructed in amboyna, with cut gold brass inlay work, and bronze feet; of rectangular panelled end support form, braced by pairs of car...

It depicts a bald eagle perched on a rock with a catfish in its talons. A body of water and hills are seen in the background.

Its wingspan can exceed 2.4 metres, and its powerful talons enable it to grasp large fish, waterbirds, and small mammals.

Having a planked top with gadrooned edge on front and back, intricate relief carved frieze with single high quality dovetailed drawer, rising on pierced finial topped H-form stretche...

Its sharp, hooked beak is partially open, hinting at the Merlin's predatory nature, and its bright yellow talons grip the stone tightly, demonstrating the power and control it exerts...

The top displays a most charming and wonderfully executed central hand painted woven basket with a beautiful luxuriant array of flowers, one lovebird at the center and another flying...

The lighter golden nape contrasts with the darker feathers on the eagle's back and wings, while the tail showcases the characteristic white band of juvenile Golden Eagles, suggesting...

It depicts an eagle in German Black Forest style beautifully captured in beech wood with an expressive and energetic stance, carved with talons, wings and feathers and completed with...

The owl is perched and secured with a brass chain and clasp. It also has brass talons and a brass collar around its leg. The very natural eyes are inlaid and made from glass.

The gyrfalcon's powerful build is evident in its broad chest and muscular legs, which are draped in yellow leather straps, hinting at the bird's role in the sport of falconry. Its la...

Constructed in walnut, richly and finely carved, rising from a serpentine base supported by shaped and scrolled feet, with an spread wing eagle, with one talon aloft, holding a shiel...

What's more, this earthenware dragon has a long serpentine body, a ferocious bearded mouth and the sharp claws (or talons) of an eagle, just like in Chinese tradition.

This rectangular table has four legs ended in eagle talons holding balls, and has a drawer and two folding boards (whose name comes from this typology).

The Griffin is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle; and sometimes an eagle's talons as its front feet. The lion was trad...

The entire case rests over crisp carved ball-and-claw feet with wonderfully formed talons. An old chalk inscription remains intact across the underside of the case.

Decorated in underglaze blue with a large displayed eagle clasping in his right talons two arrows and in his left two leafy vines, above his head a indecipherable motto inscribed ups...

[Hollstein 291] __________ In the upper left corner of the portriat is a fancy heraldic coat of arms with two feathered talons and a Burgonet helmet, on the right is an ovoid tableau...

An Irish Regency giltwood and ebonised four-light girandole, signed and dated verso Arthur Williams, July 10th, 1819, Williams is a craftsman known to have worked for Richard Jackson...

The lithograph depicts a Golden Eagle taking flight, with a small animal in its talons. There are Rocky Mountains and trees beneath the eagle.

The falconer's attire includes a protective glove on his left hand to prevent injury from the falcon's talons, a practical component of the falconer's equipment.

The base is fitted with Eagles with garlands extending from each of their talons. The base is very ornate with a tremendous amount of detail, with square plaques each with writing sy...

This beautiful hand-colored wood-cut engraving on chain-linked laid paper depicts an eagle standing on land with a mouse under its left talons. There is Latin text on the verso. The ...

This beautiful hand-colored wood-cut engraving on chain-linked laid paper depicts an eagle standing on land with a head under its right talons. Its wings are partially lifted as it a...

Cushing (1867-1870’s), Waltham, Massachusetts: Eagle weathervane, made of hammered copper with a cast zinc head and talons, in a beautifully stylized, war-like form.

The center of the ring boasts a breathtaking natural pearl held in place by six talon prongs. The pearl has a stunning iridescent quality and a killer luster!

This particular example features a spread-winged, war-like eagle, with a cluster of arrows in each talon, above a canted, federal shield, flanked on either side by trios of American ...

Its massive hooked beak, piercing yellow eye, and powerful talons are faithfully reproduced, while the rich brown plumage with contrasting pale head and tail highlights its distincti...

Though these dragons bear four claws, they remain potent emblems of noble power, their vivid eyes and outstretched talons alive with ancient energy. The flaming pearl they pursue is ...

On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows and an olive branch with its talons. S...

In either case, the dragons’ talons and tails have them in their clutches. Whether oblivious or unwilling to look reality in the face, the same fate awaits.

Incredible attention to detail on the bird. It’s talons grip it’s perch tightly, and the feathers on both it’s front and back are skillfully carved.

The eagle is supposed to be perched upon a rock with one talon, while gripping a Federal shield in the other.

With an olive branch in one talon and arrows in the other, the eagle is flanked on its left by a cornucopia overflowing with fruits and vegetables.

In each, the two ibis stand either side of a stylised palmette motif, and they hold ankh (ancient Egyptian symbols for life) in their talons. The birds stand on Egyptian twin-handled...

The print presents the eagle in a powerful upright pose on a branch, its piercing gaze, hooked beak, and strong talons rendered with remarkable attention to detail.

Anchoring the center of the design is an eagle perched on the branch of a blooming cherry tree, its talons clenching the bark and its wings about to open.

Its depiction in this plate, with its robust talons and solemn dignity, conveys the commanding presence of the species.

Adopted on January 19th, 1798, the device featured a spread winged eagle, with a federal shield upon its breast, holding the usual olive branch in its proper right talon, and arrows ...

Each: Cast pheasant with plump body, long and tapering tail, and scaly talons on stiff legs. Head detachable with pierced top.

Each: Upright body with imbricated down, erect head with trefoil crest, and showy tail hollow for holding treats. Stiff and scaly talons. Hanau marks. Total weight: 15 troy ounces.

On cover engraved tail-chasing dragon—all talons and horns and scaly serpentine body. Back plain.

The birds are caught midstride on scaly talons. The rooster has tucked-down wings and looks warily to the side while the hen is nervously flapping away.

A bird grips a gnarly branch with scaly talons. Sweet and downy with tucked-down wings. Head detachable.

An on-guard couple standing on scaly talons, ready to take flight if the party talk turns dull.