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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stylised Carved Wood Bird Figure

Jon Nix — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:32:37 +0000

A stunning highly stylised carved wood bird which is believed to date from the Mid-Century period. Most likely teak and probably a long-tailed tit, this is an expertly realised piece with great attention to the grain and to the form. It is typical of mid-century modern stylised decorative wood carving and is a superb and uncommon example of its type.

The bird measures approximately 30cm (12 in.) from tip of the tail to the beak. with a height of 9cm (3½ in.). It is In excellent condition with no chips to the form, just some very minor wear to the flat "base".

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Vintage Celluloid S. A. Reider Nodding Stork with Baby Bobble Head

Jon Nix — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:04:15 +0000

A rare vintage celluloid plastic figure made by S.A. Reider. One of a variety of toys/gifts made by the company, this one would most likely celebrate the birth or impending arrival of a baby, playing as it does on the folk tale of storks delivering babies! In common with many of the other figures this one has a nodding / bobbing head and comes with a tiny baby figure which dangles (somewhat unnervingly) from the stork's neck.

A charming and quirky item - certainly a little bit different! This one still has its original label intact and is in good vintage condition. The stork measures approximately 10cm (4 in.) high and 8.5 cm (3¼ in.) long.

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Vintage Carved Red Cedarwood Bird

Jon Nix — Thu, 17 May 2018 11:35:20 +0000

We were immediately drawn to this fellow, a carved Red Cedar wood bird when we saw him. And he followed us home as a result. There's something about him, aside from the obvious skilled craftsmanship. The base is signed with the maker's name, "C. R. Seyfort" and an indication it was made in Victoria, British Columbia. Our research shows similar items of some age, carved in a very similar way by the same craftsperson, and all show a similar flair for design and execution.

Carved in fine sympathy with the grain, this goose (?!) measures approximately 36cm (14 in.) high with a base 9cm (3½ in.) in length. At his widest he's approximately 6cm (2¼ in.), so he'll sit snugly on a narrow shelf or mantel. He's got a few scars and scrapes from old age, but he still looks perky. This is not the kind of item we would want to look pristine and perfect, anyway - it's a character piece through and through.

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Pair of Vintage Bird Design Metal Trays by The Metal Tray Company / Elite Trays

Jon Nix — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 18:48:13 +0000

Made in England by The Metal Tray Manufacturing Company (also labelled as "Elite Trays"), this matching pair of trays with an exotic bird design definitely have vintage appeal. They each have a silver-grey coloured top with interior floral deocration and a blue base, complete with original labels. Both have some surface scratching, but we feel it doesn't detract too much from their appeal.

Each tray measures 19cm x 16cm x 1.5cm (7.5in x 6.25in x .5in.)

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Set of three carved horn birds

Jon Nix — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 11:43:05 +0000

We love these three carved birds - they have a character all of their own and we think they'd look great in a variety of decors or situations. We're unsure of their age, but reckon they are carved from either buffalo or cow horn.

There's a heron and a kingfisher and most likely a pheasant, which may indicate that these are originally South Asian. Each has a painted finish to add detail to their carving and they sit firmly on small wooden stands.

The birds vary in size with the pheasant the largest, at 15cm (6in) tall and 22cm long (8½in).

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Bluebird Toffee Tin

Jon Nix — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:06:15 +0000

Most likely dating from the 1930s, this large Art Deco inspired Bluebird Toffee tin has you guessed it, a bluebird design on top! An impressive and very decorative tin which features an interior lid which is every bit as appealing as the outer which, with it's gold- and blue-coloured sections, makes quite a bold statement for what was essentially a confectionary container!

In generally very good condition considering its age and usage, this tin measures 22cm by 18cm by 11.5cm (8¾ x 7 x 4½ inches). There's obvious cosmetic wear, but it's structurally sound and the lid fits nice and tightly. A fine example of its type.

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Wooden Owl Candle Taper Holder

Jon Nix — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:55:44 +0000

This carved wooden owl was originally made to hang on the wall and hold candle tapers, but we think it might serve any number of purposes now aside from being just rather fabulous in its own right as an engaging decorative piece. We think he'd made a great gift. The only problem will be to give it to who? Givit-twoo!

No? Suit yourself.

The owl measures approximately 15cm (6in) tall and about 7.5cm (3in) front to back, with an internal space for storage about 3.5cm (1¹⁄³in) by 4.5cm (1¾in). He has a slight foot injury - a crack which at some point in the past has been re-glued and feels solid.

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Charming Danish Candlestick Holders

Jon Nix — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 19:59:28 +0000

Dating most likely from the 1970s these small (5 cm square / 2 in square) Danish candlestick holders are utterly charming with their matt white finish and subtle blue and red design of a girl with flowers, a butterfly and a bird in her hair. That's apparently the way in Denmark. And we don't mind that at all.

Both holders are in quite good shape considering their age - just some minor wear on their edges but overall very nice looking pieces indeed.

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Tremar Pottery Collectable Bird – Long-Tailed Tit

Jon Nix — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:08:55 +0000

Very collectable and very cute small pottery bird from Tremar Pottery, this one depicting a long-tailed tit. This little chap measures approximately 6cm by 3cm by 3cm (2¼ in by 1 in by 1 in).

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Charming Veneered Bird-Shaped Box

Jon Nix — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 09:28:47 +0000

A very charming bird-shaped box which appears to be made of small layers and strips of different coloured wood veneer and is possibly papier mache in construction. The box measures 3cm length on its longest side by 2cm wide by 1cm tall. The inside of the box is a reddish-pink coloured fabric.

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