COLLECTION OF VINTAGE WIRE BIRD CAGES

A GROUP OF VINTAGE BIRD CAGES IN PAINTED WIRE AND SHEET METAL CONSTRUCTION, DISPLAYING MID-20TH CENTURY STYLING.

THE LOT INCLUDES A LARGER WHITE-PAINTED HOUSE-SHAPED CAGE WITH A PEAKED ROOF AND INTERNAL PERCH FITTINGS, AND AN ARCHED-TOP CAGE WITH A HEART-SHAPED WIRE MOTIF ON THE FRONT DOOR, INTERNAL SWING PERCH AND AN ATTACHED METAL FEED CONTAINER. ADDITIONAL CAGES ARE PARTIALLY VISIBLE AT THE EDGES OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS.

CONSTRUCTION:
* WIRE BAR CONSTRUCTION WITH SHEET METAL BASE TRAYS
* PAINTED FINISH OVER STEEL OR IRON WIRE
* THE HOUSE-SHAPED CAGE FEATURES A GABLED ROOF DESIGN WITH A FLAT UPPER PLATFORM SECTION
* THE ARCHED CAGE HAS A DECORATIVE HEART-SHAPED WIRE DETAIL ON THE FRONT GATE

CONDITION NOTES:
THE ARCHED CAGE DISPLAYS HEAVY RUST AND CORROSION ACROSS THE BARS, BASE AND FITTINGS, WITH SUBSTANTIAL PAINT LOSS EXPOSING BARE METAL. THE WHITE HOUSE-SHAPED CAGE IS IN COMPARATIVELY BETTER CONDITION BUT SHOWS AREAS OF PAINT DISCOLOURATION AND EARLY SURFACE CORROSION. THE METAL FEED CONTAINERS SHOW OXIDATION AND STAINING. ALL CAGES SHOW WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE.

Item Size: Height: 61cm, Width: 43cm, Depth: 41cm, Weight: 15Kg

Mid-Century Modern (1940-1970); Mid 20Th Century; Painted Wire And Sheet Metal; Significant Rust And Paint Loss Throughout, Particularly Heavy On The Arched Cage. The White House-Shaped Cage Shows Less Rust But Has Areas Of Paint Discolouration And Minor Surface Corrosion. Wire Bars Show Oxidation And Staining Across All Cages.

Condition: Poor

779170+134

Location of item: WA, Australia

This item is being offered PICK UP ONLY. Local collection is available, if shipping is required, bidders are encouraged to organise their own freight.

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