French 19th Century Green-Painted Wooden Birdcage with Domed Top, Metal Bars and Zinc Feeder - JAA
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French 19th Century Green-Painted Wooden Birdcage with Domed Top, Metal Bars and Zinc Feeder
An object of quiet poetry as much as utility, this late 19th-century French green-painted wooden birdcage carries the gentle atmosphere of a vanished domestic world — of gardens, open windows, and the soft memory of birdsong. Slender vertical metal bars rise from a green-painted wooden base to a domed top crowned with a gracefully turned wood finial, creating an airy, architectural silhouette that reads beautifully in any interior setting.
The structure retains all its original elements: a small side door for access to the interior, a simple wooden perch, and a zinc feeder designed to be refilled from outside — a charming piece of early utilitarian ingenuity that speaks to the craft and care of its era. The warm, natural wear of age gives the piece depth and character without feeling distressed, the green paint softened by time into something altogether more refined.
Compact in scale and beautifully balanced, this birdcage reads as a sculptural accent rather than a functional object — lovely displayed on a console, atop a cabinet, or suspended from a ceiling hook for maximum effect. Measuring 12"W × 12"D × 24.5"H.
Antique Condition & Upholstery Disclaimer
This item is an authentic antique. Due to its age and historical use, signs of wear, surface variation, repairs, and imperfections are to be expected. These characteristics are inherent to antique pieces and contribute to their unique character and authenticity.Upholstery may show wear, subtle fading, texture variation, or irregularities consistent with age and use.Please review all photographs carefully for condition details and contact us prior to purchase with any questions.
Place of Origin: France
Period: 19th Century
Dimensions: 12"W x 12"D x 24.5"H
Inventory Number: AB292
Location: JAA
Price: $ 950
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