Birdcage

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Birdcage

Entry/Object ID

1993.394 A-C

Description

(A) Gold-finish brass wire birdcage with center topspring w/ loop over domed cover. Four stationary wood perches, one swinging perch. One glass seed holder. Spring closed door. Removable tray in base. (B) Rectangular wood block covered with sandpaper. (C) Carved wood bird (eagle-like).

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

On doorway: "Trade Mark / SL & Co New York" (see sketch on condition report).

Dimensions

Height

13 in

Width

13-3/4 in

Diameter

10-3/4 in

Material

Brass, wood, glass