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19th Century Chateau Zinc Birdcage
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for sale €3,276     $3,556
£2,800
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19th Century Chateau Zinc Birdcage

19th century
For Sale by A Brookes
Description

A large painted zinc chateau birdcage,

19th century, French, of hexagonal pagoda form, surmounted by a pointed finial and raised on slender supports terminating in castors,

104cm wide

104cm deep

290cm high

would look fantastic with lighting feature in a garden

Physical Dimensions
Height
290cm (114.17")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
Declaration

A Brookes has dated this Antique French Zinc Birdcage to the 19th Century.

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SA1132105
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A large painted zinc chateau birdcage,
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19th century, French, of hexagonal pagoda form, surmounted by a pointed finial and raised on slender supports terminating in castors,.
A Brookes

104cm wide

104cm deep

290cm high

would look fantastic with lighting feature in a garden

Height
290cm (114.17")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Antique French Zinc Birdcage to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132105
A Brookes
A Brookes
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A tall 19th-century French standing zinc and wire mesh birdcage with a distressed green painted finish, pagoda turret roof, metal finial, and wheeled iron legs.
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Archive I A tall 19th-century French standing zinc and wire mesh birdcage with a distressed green painted finish, pagoda turret roof, metal finial, and wheeled iron legs.

19th Century Chateau Zinc Birdcage

Archive II A tall 19th-century French standing zinc and wire mesh birdcage with a distressed green painted finish, pagoda turret roof, metal finial, and wheeled iron legs. View II
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Telephone 07787 568923
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Nr Ledbury
Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border
HR8 2LL
United Kingdom

Portabello
Notting Hill
London
NW11
United Kingdom
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A tall 19th-century French standing zinc and wire mesh birdcage with a distressed green painted finish, pagoda turret roof, metal finial, and wheeled iron legs.
19th Century Chateau Zinc Birdcage
Ref: SA1132105
A tall 19th-century French standing zinc and wire mesh birdcage with a distressed green painted finish, pagoda turret roof, metal finial, and wheeled iron legs.
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  • ObjectBirdcage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialZinc, Iron, Wire Mesh
  • ColourWeathered Green, Slate Grey
  • MotifsPagoda turret roof, Turned metal finial, Wire mesh panels, Arched iron legs
  • SizeH 290 cm (114 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 104 cm (41 in)

This nineteenth-century French chateau standing birdcage displays a hexagonal pagoda form constructed from zinc, iron, and wire mesh panels. The piece wears a weathered green painted finish combined with slate grey surfaces, showing areas of distress, chipping, and wear across the structure. A turned metal finial surmounts the peaked turret roof, while slender arched iron legs support the main enclosure and terminate in small castors. A small rectangular access door sits in the lower mesh section, complemented by a smaller square opening higher up on the side. Measuring 290 cm high, 104 cm wide, and 104 cm deep, the enclosure provides a substantial focal point for interior spaces. Placed within an empty corner of a sunlit conservatory or living room, the birdcage serves as an architectural decorative element that can accommodate an interior lighting feature.

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During the 19th century, ornate metal aviaries and birdcages became popular decorative accents across European estates and French chateaux. Often placed in grand conservatories, orangeries, or formal gardens, these structures were crafted with architectural elements reflecting the grand estate buildings of the period.

19th-century aviaries were predominantly built using sheet zinc, hand-formed wire mesh, and wrought iron frameworks. Zinc was favoured for its resistance to corrosion, while iron provided structural stability for tall, freestanding decorative designs.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural oxidisation, uneven surface wear, and a gentle chalky patina on the zinc components. Original solder lines, hand-woven mesh wire, wrought iron legs, and genuine weather-worn paint layers indicate genuine age rather than modern reproduction.

A tall freestanding aviary makes a focal point in a conservatory, sunroom, or empty living room corner. Modern interior designers frequently style these structural pieces with potted climbing flora, botanical arrangements, or ambient LED lights to highlight the architectural silhouette.

To preserve the original distressed paint and aged zinc patina, clean gently using a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners or high humidity, and keep the item indoors or in a sheltered conservatory space to prevent further metal corrosion.
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