Vintage Artisan Folk Art Decorative Bird House

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I purchased this decorative one-of-a-kind bird house at a charity auction for the Land Trust in 2001 or 2002. It … Read more I purchased this decorative one-of-a-kind bird house at a charity auction for the Land Trust in 2001 or 2002. It was crafted by a Litchfield, CT artisan.

It is definitely a conversation piece and very solidly built. The construction is solid wood which has been covered with leather on the roof and all four sides. The leather on the sides is a smooth grain in deep brown burnished with red-brown. The gambrel roof is dark red with an embossed texture. It has been cleverly layered to give it added form and texture.

The leather is secured to the wood framing with glue and upholstery nails in a hammered brass finish. A brass coat hook with an antique finish forms the bird perch. There is a brass eye hook in the roof, allowing the bird house to be hung if desired.

Definitely not intended for outdoor use, rather it was designed to add interest to a bookcase, a shelf, hutch, desk or console table. It has always had good care and remains in fine condition. See less