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Large Antique Brass Bird Cage.
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Large Antique Brass Bird Cage.

19th century
Sold by Antiquus
Sold 20 March 2025 · Antiquus
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A large Victorian brass birdcage. Adorned with an impressive wing outstretched bird. . A fine verdigris patina,could be polished to enhance the brass ,if you so desired. Some historical worm to perch, which has been fully treated. Tray base has also had some historic repair. . The cage completely lifts off the base for ease of cleaning.quite a rare find could be used for a pet bird Approx,34 tall. Delivery is INCLUDED in the price for UK mainland addresses. Thank you for looking.

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Antiquus has dated this Large Brass Bird Cage to the Victorian era.

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A large Victorian brass birdcage. Adorned with an impressive wing outstretched bird. . A fine verdigris patina,could be polished to enhance the brass ,if you so desired. Some historical worm to perch, which has been fully treated. Tray base has also had some historic repair. . The cage completely lifts off the base for ease of cleaning.quite a rare find could be used for a pet bird Approx,34 tall. Delivery is INCLUDED in the price for UK mainland addresses. Thank you for looking.
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Antiquus has dated this Large Brass Bird Cage to the Victorian era.

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50 years of dealing in antique furniture and associated items

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A large cylindrical metal bird cage featuring vertical bars, a domed top, and a perched eagle finial with natural verdigris oxidisation. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large cylindrical metal bird cage featuring vertical bars, a domed top, and a perched eagle finial with natural verdigris oxidisation. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Antique Brass Bird Cage.

Archive II A large cylindrical metal bird cage featuring vertical bars, a domed top, and a perched eagle finial with natural verdigris oxidisation. View II
Archive III A large cylindrical metal bird cage featuring vertical bars, a domed top, and a perched eagle finial with natural verdigris oxidisation. View III
Archive IV A large cylindrical metal bird cage featuring vertical bars, a domed top, and a perched eagle finial with natural verdigris oxidisation. View IV
Archive V A large cylindrical metal bird cage featuring vertical bars, a domed top, and a perched eagle finial with natural verdigris oxidisation. View V
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Archive VII A large cylindrical metal bird cage featuring vertical bars, a domed top, and a perched eagle finial with natural verdigris oxidisation. View VII
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A large cylindrical metal bird cage featuring vertical bars, a domed top, and a perched eagle finial with natural verdigris oxidisation.
Large antique brass bird cage.
Ref: SA1130353
A large cylindrical metal bird cage featuring vertical bars, a domed top, and a perched eagle finial with natural verdigris oxidisation.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Bronze
  • ColourVerdigris
  • MotifsDome top, Vertical bar construction, Eagle finial, Internal perch

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Ornate bird cages became popular status symbols in wealthy households during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, often used as decorative display pieces rather than solely for housing animals.

Traditional pieces are typically constructed from soldered brass, bronze, or iron wire with metal frames, often featuring heavy cast metal finials and removable metal base trays for cleaning.

Authenticity is indicated by heavy construction materials, hand-soldered joints, natural verdigris patination, and wear consistent with age rather than modern factory distressing.

Such pieces can be placed empty in an unused corner, filled with trailing foliage, or used to house collections of books and curiosities to add architectural interest.

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid chemical metal polishes to preserve the historical verdigris surface and natural oxidisation.
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