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Bronze Blue Tit

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 June 2025 · witchantiques.com
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Description

A small yet beautiful painted bronze blue tit on a branch, set on a onyx base, dished out to take nuts or sweets. The bronze is bleeding through the original paint in many places which does nothing but add to the character of a much used and loved piece. Would make a great present.

Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Bronze Blue Tit Ashtray to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA935303
Dealers Internal Reference
B-533
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Description
A small yet beautiful painted bronze blue tit on a branch, set on a onyx base, dished out to take nuts or sweets.
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The bronze is bleeding through the original paint in many places which does nothing but add to the character of a much used and loved piece.
witchantiques.com

Would make a great present.

Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Bronze Blue Tit Ashtray to the 1920s.

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA935303
Dealers Internal Ref
B-533
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A cold-painted bronze blue tit bird perched on a branch attached to a carved green onyx dish. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A cold-painted bronze blue tit bird perched on a branch attached to a carved green onyx dish. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Bronze Blue Tit

Archive II A cold-painted bronze blue tit bird perched on a branch attached to a carved green onyx dish. View II
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2nd Floor
Higher Walton Mill
Higher Walton Rd
Higher Walton
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 4DJ
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A cold-painted bronze blue tit bird perched on a branch attached to a carved green onyx dish.
Bronze Blue Tit
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A cold-painted bronze blue tit bird perched on a branch attached to a carved green onyx dish.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Dish
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialBronze, Green Onyx
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsPerched bird, Naturalistic branch, Polychrome enamel, Carved stone basin
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

These decorative objects gained popularity during the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, often combining natural mineral bases like onyx or marble with cold-painted bronze animal figures to serve as functional desk or smoking accessories.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a base carved from natural quarried stones such as green onyx, alabaster, or marble, paired with cast bronze or brass figurines that may incorporate hand-painted polychrome details.

Authentication involves examining the weight and natural veining of the stone base, checking for signs of age-related patina on the bronze casting, and looking for maker marks, serial numbers, or foundry stamps often found on the underside.

This object functions well as a small catch-all dish for keys and loose items on a console table, or as a sculptural accent piece on a bookshelf, combining natural textures with metallic elements.

Clean the stone base with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or excessive moisture. The bronze portion should be dusted gently without removing the natural historical patina.
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