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A LARGE VICTORIAN POLYCHROME-PAINTED WROUGHT-IRON BIRDCAGE
Of pagoda form, the hexagonal cage with wire scroll work and surmounted by a model of an eagle with outspred wings, the top angles mounted with various caricature busts wearing hats, the stepped base with outset spire mounts conjoined by a pierced frieze, mounted with models of dolphins, on shaped plinth with fluted feet, the interior with further model of an eagle, with maker's plaque to one side inscribed F.R.VINCENT, DESIGNER & MAKER, BRISTOL, COMMENCED 1868, COMPLETED 1878, FRED ALLEN DECORATOR, repainted
107in. (272cm.) high, 55in. (140cm.) wide
Of pagoda form, the hexagonal cage with wire scroll work and surmounted by a model of an eagle with outspred wings, the top angles mounted with various caricature busts wearing hats, the stepped base with outset spire mounts conjoined by a pierced frieze, mounted with models of dolphins, on shaped plinth with fluted feet, the interior with further model of an eagle, with maker's plaque to one side inscribed F.R.VINCENT, DESIGNER & MAKER, BRISTOL, COMMENCED 1868, COMPLETED 1878, FRED ALLEN DECORATOR, repainted
107in. (272cm.) high, 55in. (140cm.) wide