Product Description
Nestled under the eaves or beside a favorite entryway, these glazed ceramic creations have made happy homes for small birds since 1699. A distinct garden accent, our Ceramic Bird Bottle is inspired by an original excavated from the yard of the James Geddy House (Object #T067-2013,9). Makes a great gift for garden and bird enthusiasts!
Features
- Hand-turned and glazed
- Lead-free glaze
- 8.5"L x 5.5" diameter at widest point; 2.75" diameter opening
- Stick for perch not included
- Comes with a story card, hanging instructions, and placement tips. (Missing product instructions? View instructions and tips here.)
- Imported
Inspiration
Birdhouses were probably quite popular in 18th-century Williamsburg. Fragments have been unearthed throughout the Historic Area, and a 1746 inventory and 1752 advertisement provide further evidence. Though it's tempting to attribute their use to enthusiasm for bird watching, bird bottles served a more practical purpose: nesting birds made ideal insect control around homes, kitchens, and stables.
Visit our online collections to see the original bird bottle that inspired our modern bird bottle.
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ceramic bird bottle
Wished it came with the appropriate nail to hang it,
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Love these and so do the birds
Had several of the bird houses for many years and so enjoyed the birds coming and going and making nests. Ordered more as gifts for friends
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Did not include the square nail. That makes it unable to slide off the birdhouse.
The square nail allows the birdhouse to stay in place and not slide off The first I bought was in Williamsburg and included the nail this one didn’t. Disappointing.
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Gifts
Purchased for Christmas present
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Ceramic bird bottle
Very satisfied with the product size, color and quality Shipping seemed a bit high but the product arrived undamaged.
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I received the 2 that I ordered. Very well packed, with brown paper crunched up and styrofoam peanuts. Package arrived as scheduked
I ordered for Christmas presents. They were not available during fall and winter seasons. I’ve had one for about 25 years … a gift…I have not opened them, because they’re to be gifts . The picture on box looks just like mine, and packed so well with big FRAGILE stickers, I see no reason to open. Also nothing rattleing, so no indication of being broken.
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Love the bird bottle.
Very satisfied. Great product!!
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Ceramic bird house
Beautiful!
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Love the Bird Bottle!
I have wanted a bird bottle for years and finally I ordered one---a splurge just because I wanted it! I love this bird bottle and can't wait to install it at my new house in the spring!
