Not currently on display at the V&A

Bird Feeder

1800-1900 (made)
Place of origin

Clear colourless glass bird feeder with clear blue finial. The main body has vertical ribs, blown in an optic mould. At the bottom of the body is a small, elongated feeding tray which connects with the interior.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Glass, blown in an optic mould and hot-worked.
Brief description
Clear colourless glass bird feeder with clear blue finial. At the bottom of the ribbed body is a small, elongated feeding tray which connects with the interior.
Physical description
Clear colourless glass bird feeder with clear blue finial. The main body has vertical ribs, blown in an optic mould. At the bottom of the body is a small, elongated feeding tray which connects with the interior.
Dimensions
  • Total height: 16.6cm
  • Main body diameter: 7.7cm
  • Greatest, including feeding tray width: 11.8cm
Credit line
Given by J. Massey Stewart
Bibliographic reference
Charles R. Hajdamach, British glass, 1800-1914, Woodbridge, Suffolk : Antique Collectors' Club, 1991 Shows a similar bird feeder, also with mould-blown ribbing
Collection
Accession number
C.99-2012

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Record createdDecember 7, 2012
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