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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Bird Botttle.
Ordered this to replace one purchased on a trip to Williamsburg a few years ago. The old one lost its bird perch on cold weekend. I was very disappointed to see the was made in China. The ones in VA were made at the property. These were obviously sourced at the lowest cost possible, while charging a premium being associated w Williamsburg. I would not have purchased. Too much trouble to return. I’m sure they are fine.
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Bird Bottles
Nice, but inferior to the appearance of the redware bottles when I worked for CW.
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attractive, functional and fun
I have purchased one of these bird bottles for each of my 5 homes over the past 35 years with much enjoyment of watching songbirds move in and have their families. Now I purchase them for each of my children's homes and are appreciated just as much.
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Ceramic bird bottle
This is a Christmas gift. We've had one of these for over 35 years. The wrens have nested in it many times and we've had the pleasure of watching them raise many Brooks. It is wonderful. They were all over buildings in colonial Williamsburg.
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Williamsburg bird bottle
Perfect for my replacement
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ceramic bird bottle
Exactly as shown. It arrived so quickly! Made a lovely gift. I would definitely recommend
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Ceramic Bird Bottle
The Carolina Wrens love nesting in this bottle. Their messy nest is contained and well protected from the elements and predators if hung where a snake is unable to access it. Best to face the opening away from prevailing winds.
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Bird Bottle
I was very glad to finally find one of these. Neat!
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Bird Bottle
Love my bird bottles! I first bought one over 20 years ago on a trip to Williamsburg. My wrens and bluebirds love it . I finally decided to get some more after lasy year's backyard baby bird boom. Now I have 3 more hanging... hopefully enough space for all the families :)
