Bidspirit auction | Antique Patriotic Glass Dome American

Antique Patriotic Glass Dome American Eagle and Flag Horse Bridle Rosette Furniture Knob - This object is a Victorian-era horse bridle rosette featuring a patriotic American motif, configured as a furniture knob or cabinet pull. The central design depicts a bald eagle with outspread wings positioned above a draped United States flag. The imagery is a multi-color chromolithograph applied to a gold-toned reflective foil background, protected beneath a convex glass dome. The assembly is housed in a flared metal collar with a rounded rim, likely made of brass. A wood screw is integrated into the reverse base for mounting. Similar rosettes were common in the mid-to-late 19th century and were frequently repurposed or manufactured for use as decorative hardware on campaign chests and furniture. No maker marks or patent dates are visible. Diameter: 1.5 inches.