I have done extensive researching for the last three months on the possible maker, age, and value of this bird that I found while metal detecting a site of an 1817 cabin remains. I have posted several inquires on metal detecting id sites to no avail. Many people have guesses as to what the bird maybe paperweight, gate ornament etc. but no definite id's.
Description: The weight is 4 3/4 oz it is 2 " tall and 4" in length. The feathers appear to be stamped but the sides of the bird appears to be shaped by hand. The metal is dark brown with some green patina, but when you photograph the bird it appears to be gold in color. The tail feather on the bird is 2 Inches in length. The feet of the bird are very large almost out of proportion, that's why people have concluded it may be a paperweight. I have been unable to locate any type of makers' mark on the bird. It was located about 8" in the ground and apppears to have weathered very well over the years. Any help would be greatly appreciated.