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Vintage Parrot & Wild Bird Items ~~ for the feather-brained!
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$79 USDVictorian Silverplate Pie / Cake Knife w/ Parrots
Collectibles:Metalware
Now you can have your cake and Parrots, too, with this Art Nouveau cake or pie knife by Pairpoint. Unusually shaped with a point at the end and etched Parakeets in the middle, this knife is in good condition for its 100+ years, with light use scratches, a small bit of tarnishing, and little else. It measures 10 3/8" long and 2 7/8" at its widest area. Marked "Pairpoint Mfg. Co. 4" on the back, a mark used between 1880 and 1894. As beautiful and useful today as it was back then and the perfect ...
$150 USDArt Deco Marble & Metal Picture Holder with Heron
Collectibles:Art Deco
Forget those boring 8X10's or annoying digital frames and instead step into the days of whimsy and craft with this clever picture holder from France. Made in the 1920's or 30's in high Deco style, this holder features balls of metal with a marble brace while a metal Heron looks stoically on. The base is of variegated marble with metal feet. The entire piece is heavy and measures 9 5/8" x 3 7/8" x 5 3/8". We'd call its condition good despite some chips to the marble and a small trace of glue on ...
$35 USDVintage Tindeco Cockatoo Tin
Collectibles:Art Deco
For lovers of Art Deco and Cockatoo Parrots tins don't get any better than this - a black, orange and gold creation by Tindeco (Tin Decorating Company 1914-1944) sporting florals 'n feisty 'Toos all around. The design is lithographic with shades that are still vibrant despite its age. Measures 5.75" to the top of the ball knob and is just over 4" in diameter. It's an oldie so you can expect some scratches, paint wear and a small dent on the bottom. The inside has wear but is still shiny and the ...
$85 USDArt Deco Crown Electric Owlite
Collectibles:Lamps, Lighting
Just as Owl's see in the dark so can you with this unusual little lamp by Crown Electric. Made of metal (handle and base) with frosted glass (Owl) it was originally created as a night light for 1920's - 30's children (but we'll never tell if YOU decide to keep it....) It stands 5.5" to the top of the handle and is about 3" in diameter. It runs on batteries (two C's, NOT supplied) and takes a 3v. flashlight bulb. The best news of all? It works! It does show its age via rust in places and wear to ...
$95 USDArt Deco Bird Bookends from France
Collectibles:Art Deco
Recently flown in from France is this metal and marble pair, crafted in the days of Deco and still up to the job of holding books. The birds are perhaps some sort of Jay with crests and pointed beaks, each sporting a body of gold with green grasses below. Made in the 1920's-30's they show their age via wear to the gold finish (on one side more than the other see pics) and tiny nicks on the marble edges. I have also noted a hole in the marble just below the grasses (see pic) which is original. ...
$75 USDArt Deco Moschendorf Tray w/ Cockatoos 'n Parrot
Collectibles:Kitchenware
A beautiful vintage cake plate or handled tray from Bavaria, Germany featuring Parrot & Cockatoo companions in the center. Each bird is done in wondrous shades of pinks, purples and turquoises and is surrounded by yellow, orange and turquoise grasses which provide a nice contrast. The tray measures 9 7/8" x 10 3/8" x 1". It's in great shape with no chips or cracks, although there is a little wear to the paint. It is marked "PM, Bavaria" on the bottom, underneath a crown & wreath logo, which ...
$29 USDRetro Fabric w/ Parrots 'n Cages
Collectibles:Textiles
Looking for just the right flock for your bird room curtains? Then look no further than this circa 1970's piece of fabric featuring a bevy of colorful Parrots - out of their cages, of course! I THINK it's cotton, almost 3 yards and 45" wide. There are some small stains from storage (see pics) which should wash out, no holes. Great not only for curtains but scarves, pillows, seat cushions, heck, even a shirt (or two). A fun fabric flock, why not add them to yours?
$6 USD SaleSALE Macaw Parrot Tree Ornament
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal
Tis the season for the most festive of Parrots -Santa 'Caws! Enter beauty in red, made of blown glass and possessing a sparkling personality! Adorned with colorful hues and glitter in all the right places, this Macaw ornament comes complete with his very own hanging cord and perch. He measures 5.5" tall from crown to tail and is 2" wide. Not an heirloom but bound to become one, you'll love 'em 'cause he's beautiful. Please note we have more than one of these available just in case you're in ...
$34 USDSwooping Swallows Hatpin Holder
Collectibles:Vanity Items
From days gone by and birds gone wild we offer this colorful hat pin holder, adorned with two Swallows who hope to SWIFTly become a fixture on your dressing table. The birds are hand painted upon porcelain amid a background of clouds. The holder measures 4 4/8" in height, and is 2 7/8" in diameter at the base and 1 5/8" at the top. Features 9 small, gold highlighted holes at the top for pins and a larger one for fun stuff like brushes, pens or posies. Speaking of, it would make a GREAT bud vase ...
$55 USD1920's Spring Song Print in Period Frame
Collectibles:Paintings, Prints
An endearing print from the 1920's of a little girl sitting upon a bench and listening to the song of Spring, as sung by a Robin in a birch tree. The original painting was done by the German artist Simon Glucklich, and the young girl in the print is his daughter who was blind, thus her closed eyes. The print is surrounded by a period wood frame with designs stamped into it and is covered with glass. Measures 10.75" x 8.75" framed and is covered with cardboard on the back, which is held on by ...
$65 USDBronze Merganser Duck Paperweight by Jim Delso
Collectibles:Metalware
An amazing, decoy cast bronze paperweight by the Oklahoma artist, Jim Delso, of a swimming Merganser Duck. The piece is life-like to the extreme, with fantastic detail and very realistic eyes. Measures 4.25" from beak to tail, is 2.25" tall and 2.25" wide. "Merganser" is cast on the front, lest there be any doubt, and "An Original by Jim Delso" is marked on the back. If I had to find fault I'd mention the tiny bit of glue showing on one side where the Duck was attached to the base (see pic) and ...
$45 USD1920's Spring Song Print ~ Framed
Collectibles:Paintings, Prints
An endearing print from the mid-1920's to 30's of a little girl sitting upon a bench and listening to the song of Spring as sung by a Robin in a birch tree. The original painting was done by the German artist Simon Glucklich, and the young girl in the print is his daughter who was blind, thus her closed eyes. The print is surrounded by a period wood frame with texturizing and designs stamped into it. Covered with glass, it measures 9.75" x 7.75" framed and is covered with cardboard on the back, ...
$19 USDColorful Parrot 'n Cockatoo Salt & Pepper Pots
Collectibles:Salt, Pepper Shakers
Looking to shake things up at your table? For your condiment pleasure we present this pair of majolica shakers, each with holes on their backs and in corks in their bottoms. While one is a Parrot, the other is a Cockatoo, making the confusion of "which is the Salt, which is the Pepper?" a thing of the past. The taller 'Too measures 3.5" tall and is approx. 1.25" x 1.5" at its base. The Parrot is slightly smaller. Both are in grand condition with no chips or cracks, just age crazing, and are ...
$37 USDVintage Bronze Bird of Prey Paperweight
Collectibles:Metalware
A handsome and heavy bronze paperweight from Germany, showcasing a Raptor within its pseudo frame. The Hawk, Falcon or Eagle (call it what you will) is convex, giving the bird and its details a 3-D presence. Measures 4 3/8+" X 3 5/8" and can also be hung on the wall via a pre-formed hole on the back. It's in good condition and heavy for its size with tarnishing of the ages enhancing rather detracting from it. Hefty enough for the most persistent of papers and striking enough for any room or den ...
$75 USDArt Deco / Arts & Crafts Desk Set w/ Bird of Prey
Collectibles:Art Deco
A three piece desk set from the 1920's or 30's consisting of a letter holder, calendar holder and ink blotter. Each piece is made of lightweight metal (a magnet does NOT stick to it) which is brown in color. Showcased on each piece is a stylized Raptor (Eagle, Hawk, Falcon, call it what you will) shown in flight within a cool green triangle. The pieces are smallish; the mail holder measuring 4.5" x 1.25" x 2 5/8", the calendar holder 2.75" x 3" and the ink blotter 4" x 2" x .75". They are in ...
$35 USDVintage Silverplate Baby Bird Salt & Pepper from Germany
Collectibles:Salt, Pepper Shakers
Everyone loves a baby bird and even more so when they're close at hand! Brought to you from Germany is this set of vintage salt & pepper shakers, complete with original tray. They are crafted in the form of baby Robins, Wrens or Sparrows and are silverplate and weighty. Their detail? Let's just say grand. Each measures 1.75" tall, 2.75" from beak to tail, 2" wide (they've obviously been eating well) and come with their original plastic stoppers. The silverplate tray is 5.5" long, 3.5" wide and ...
$75 USDVilleroy & Boch Intarsia Gravy Boat w/ Parrot
Collectibles:Kitchenware
Sure you've heard of show boatin' Parrots, but how about GRAVY boating ones? Brought to you by Villeroy & Boch of Germany is this porcelain gravy boat, done in their "Intarsia" pattern and sporting colorful Parrots amid equally colorful florals on each side. It is done in the classic gravy boat shape and measures 8 1/8" from handle to spout and is 4" to the top of the handle. The 'boat is in excellent condition, in fact, it appears to never have been used. Marked "Villeroy & Boch, 1748, Germany" ...
$250 USDVintage Original Scarlet Macaw Oil from Europe
Collectibles:Paintings, Prints
Here we have a pair of Scarlets that are larger than life (literally) rendered in oils and brilliantly colored. Both are captured in a state of interested expectation, with a friendly look on their face, and appear to be in the wild. This vintage painting came to us directly from Germany and is done on very heavy cardboard, almost a board. It is surrounded by a wood frame that has been painted off-white and gold and may have been handmade. As the Macaws are large so is the painting, measuring 33 ...
$85 USDUnusual Art Deco Parrot Lamp Base from Bulgaria
Collectibles:Lamps, Lighting
If you appreciate the uncommon yet useful, the unexpected yet elegant, then perhaps you should give this porcelain Parrot a second look. He comes to us from across the years (1920's) and across the miles (Southeast Europe) and was fashioned to be an exotic table lamp. There is a small hole at the back for a cord, a larger hole in the front for a socket or switch, and a hole in the Parrot's mouth should you wish the socket to hang. The base is hand painted in vivid yet soft hues, giving it a ...
$45 USD1940's Bill & Coo Lobby Card - Parakeets
Collectibles:Paper
What a "Coo" item! Bursting with color and Budgies besides is this 1940's lobby card for the famed all-bird film, Bill & Coo, directed by the trainer Ken Murray. In addition to the Parakeets are Lovebirds and a pic of Ken Murray - just in case you're curious as to what kind of man could produce a film like this (an imaginative one, I'm sure!) The card measures 14" x 11" and is in good condition for its age, with a few pin holes at the corner edges where it was hung and a tiny, tiny tear (see ...
$60 USDCloisonné Cockatoo
Collectibles:Metalware
Looking for something Cockatoo special? Then look no further than this incredible cloisonné creature, an enamel and metal marvel that's truly a feast for the eyes. Birdie is attractively posed with crest raised and tail spread, and perches atop a removable wood stand. She measures 9.5" to the top of her crest when on the stand and is about 2.75" wide at her tail. She's in excellent condition and comes to you in her original box. The stand does have a couple of chipped areas (see pic) where her ...
$5 USD SaleSALE Amazon Parrot Christmas Tree Ornament
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal
What's more amazing than an Amazon? How about an Amazon tree ornament? Terribly cute and certainly rare we are pleased to bring you a little holiday Parrot that's full of good cheer who can't wait to hang at your house! Made of blown glass with sparkling glitter accents, this little birdie promises to give your tree or display a certain avian flair that only his breathing cousins can outdo. Measures 3.5" from cap to tail, 1 2/8" wide and is in superb condition with no chips or cracks (well, ...
$15 USDEnglish Trinket Dish w/ Bee-Eater
Collectibles:Vanity Items
A lovely little trinket dish from England, made of fine bone china and sporting a colorful Bee-eater among equally colorful florals in its center. It has an unusual shape with somewhat scalloped edges and high sides to keep all your doo-dads from dawdling, and a gold tipped edge to look glamorous while doing so. Measures 5 3/8" X 4 6/8" X 1", and is in excellent condition. Marked "Est. 1775, Aynsley, Pembroke, Fine Bone China, Made in England" on the bottom. Great for holding guest soaps in the ...
$38 USD1930's Parrot Calendar from Germany
Collectibles:Paper
A vintage calendar top from Germany sporting a pair o' friendly Parrots who are seemingly framed in a window flanked by glittered panes, with a mountain scene and butterfly in the background. It has its original 1935 calendar attached (yes, all 12 months are there) and it is made of medium weight cardboard, which has been embossed from the back, giving everything a 3-D aspect and LOTS of detail. For your further delight it is hand colored and rather large too, measuring 12.25" in length and 9 1 ...
$50 USD1800's Hand Colored European Engraving of Woman, Amazon Parrot
Collectibles:Paintings, Prints
A beautiful circa 1830-1890 engraving of a Victorian woman giving her Amazon a treat. The engraving is well colored, very crisp and detailed, and is surrounded by grayish scenes of florals, cherubs, and a courting couple with a boat at the bottom. The word "Marcellina" appears above, and the artist's names 'C. Netscher and A.H. Payne" appear on the bottom. The engraving measures 9.5" x 7" and is affixed at the top to a cardboard folder, which serves as matting when closed, and measures 11.75" 9 ...
$55 USDArthur Singer Toucans and Puffbirds Framed Print
Collectibles:Paintings, Prints
A super print from the 1950's or so, sporting a group of Toucans, Aracaris, Jacamars and Puffbirds done by the artist Arthur Singer. They are surrounded by a maple wood frame and are perched on textured paper. The print is a large one, measuring 22" x 18" framed, and is finished on the back with cardboard that is held on by metal pieces. It is in good condition with no stains or tears. I have noted the print is a little wrinkled behind the glass, as if it were once rolled up, and that it has ...
$85 USDVintage Lustre Pheasant Clock from Germany
Collectibles:Clocks, Timepieces
Got some time for a Chinese Pheasant? If not, he's got the time for you! Crafted of porcelain and hand painted in harmonious hues is the bird of the hour, sitting atop a porcelain base of light green lustre. The metal clock is of the Roman Numeral variety, with gold accenting and rather fancy hands. The entire piece measures 5 5/8" tall, 3.5" in length and just under 1.5" wide. Aside from some lustre loss and a couple of areas of crazing on the back, the clock works and works well. It is key ...
$125 USDBronze & Marble Tray w/ Cockatoo
Collectibles:Art Deco
A super marble trinket (or change) tray from Europe with an attendant 'Too, who's made of metal and forever chained to his perch. The tray was created during the Deco years (1920's or 30's) and has a nice weight for its size (1.5 lbs.) with rich veining in the marble and excellent feather detail on the bird. Measures 6 1/8" long. 4" at its widest area and 4 7/8" tall. Although perfection the tray isn't perfect: I spy two cracks in the marble, one on the side that goes underneath and into the ...
$12 USDGold Canary Show Medallion from Germany
Collectibles:Metalware
A gold colored bronze medallion from 1970's Germany, given to first place entries in bird shows. This medal was for the Canary contingent and features a lone bird perched in its center, done in minute detail. The medallion measures just over 1.5" in diameter and has a nice weight for its size, with a loop at the top for hanging. The back is unmarked. You'll find it to be in good condition and great for use as a fan or shade pull, rear view mirror hanger, pendant, or keychain fob. Well made, too, ...
$95 USDArt Nouveau Owl Door Stop / Bookend
Collectibles:Metalware
A heavy, cast iron doorstop (or perhaps a lone bookend)sporting simple Nouveau lines, as well as a somewhat reserved Owl who is WISELY keeping his wings out of the way! The door stop measures 5 7/8" tall, 6 5/8" long and 3" wide, and is a hefty 4 pounds all on its own. It is unmarked but well made, with a textured background behind the Owl. The Owl is pressed into the metal from the back making him concave there but convex on the front, thus giving him a bit of 3-dimensional presence. The ...
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