{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-black-cat-bird-scarer-with-glass-eyes","title":"Antique Edwardian Black Cat Bird Scarer with Glass Eyes","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully characterful antique Edwardian black cat bird scarer, crafted from painted sheet iron or tinplate and retaining its original glass marble eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally used in orchards, kitchen gardens and allotments to deter birds from fruit and crops, this striking folk-art silhouette features vivid green glass eyes designed to catch and reflect the light. The simple hand-cut form, weathered surface and expressive design give this piece enormous charm and authentic rural character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts aged patina and original finish tell the story of many years of outdoor use, while the distinctive black cat silhouette makes it an eye-catching decorative object for the home, garden room, greenhouse or country cottage interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, pieces such as this are increasingly sought after by collectors of garden antiques, folk art, agricultural bygones and black cat memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear, surface oxidation and patina consistent with age and outdoor use. Original glass eyes remain intact. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdwardian period, circa 1900–1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted sheet iron \/ tinplate construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal green glass eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional bird scarer or orchard frightener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolk art black cat silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive weathered patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnusual and collectable rural antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry house interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCottagecore décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden antique collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolk art enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack cat collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting sheds and greenhouses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRustic farmhouse styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and evocative piece of Edwardian garden history, combining practical rural heritage with enduring decorative appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL36.5cm W17cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicholas and Steele","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58148141072771,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/7275\/4719\/files\/061B08E7-3A3E-4A14-A7C7-21F15EDCBE48.jpg?v=1780045096","url":"https:\/\/nicholasandsteele.co.uk\/products\/antique-edwardian-black-cat-bird-scarer-with-glass-eyes","provider":"Nicholas and Steele","version":"1.0","type":"link"}