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Cartier Midcentury Figural Funny & Flamboyant Cockatoo Bird Decanter

Creator: Cartier
Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Midcentury Modern sterling silver and red glass figural decanter. Retailed by Cartier in New York. A funny flamboyant cockatoo. Ovoid glass body with wings represented by cut curved flutes; tapering tail and c-scroll handle. Short neck in sterling silver collar. Parcel gilt head cover with scaly imbricated feathers and spiky “electrified” crown. Cast legs in stiffened pose with splayed and clawed talons, possibly in alarm at the use that is being made of its body. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp and phrase “Made in Spain”. Very good condition. A few bumps to the beak.

Dimensions: H 15 1/8 x L 7 x D 4 in. #BZ637

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	BZ637
Incollect Reference #:	744593

Dimensions

W.	7 in;	H.	15.125 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	17.78 cm;	H.	38.42 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;

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