What materials were used for antique bird figures?

Makers fashioned these sculptures from bronze, sterling silver, porcelain, carved wood, jade, glass and marble. Selection depended on the period and the intended function of the object. Folk art examples also incorporated straw, papier-mâché and reconstituted stone, reflecting regional traditions and available resources.

Were these figures used as ornaments?

Many pieces served as decorative table ornaments, mantel sculptures or cabinet figures designed purely for visual display. Others incorporated practical elements such as inkwells for writing desks or paperweights for documents. Larger statues functioned as garden ornaments or architectural focal points in country houses.

How can I tell Meissen porcelain birds apart?

Meissen porcelain birds are typically marked with crossed swords on the base, though the style of the mark varies by century. They often feature the bird perched on a tree stump or beneath a fruit tree. Quality is demonstrated through the intricate modelling of the plumage and the hand-painted enamel colours.

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When you search for antique bird figures, you encounter sculpted representations of avian subjects spanning multiple centuries, continents and mediums.