{"product_id":"vintage-brass-crane-figurine-with-spread-38576","title":"Vintage Brass Crane Figurine with Spread Wings and Green Eyes, Marked Portugal, Engraved Feather Detail on Leaf-Cast Base, 24 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eCranes and herons are easy to confuse. Both are tall, long-legged wading birds that stand in still water, and both have long been favourite subjects for decorative metalwork. In flight they are easy to tell apart: a heron folds its neck back into an S, while a crane flies with its neck stretched out straight. Standing still, as here, the two look much alike, and makers often blended them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brass figurine, marked “PORTUGAL” on its base, shows the bird at rest with its wings half-raised. Its long neck curves gently down towards a slender beak, and the head is set with small green eyes. The body and wings are finely engraved with feather markings, which stand out against the smooth brass of the neck and legs. The bird stands on a low, domed base cast with leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figurine is in good condition, with an original patina and a few light signs of use from age, and no breaks or missing parts. We are pleased to have it in our care and to send it on to a new shelf. Its tall, slim outline works well on a bookcase, a mantelpiece or a desk, alone or in a small group of brass pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this is a vintage brass crane figurine marked “PORTUGAL”, with spread wings, engraved feathers, green eyes and a leaf-cast base. It is 24 cm (9.4 in) tall, and it is sold exactly as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Height 24 cm (9.4 in). About the height of a standard wine bottle.\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Brass\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle-Period: Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 445 g (1 lb)\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping: Professionally packed, fully insured, worldwide. We handle the paperwork, with all import duties paid by us; nothing to settle on delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Good; original patina with a few light signs of use from age.\u003cbr\u003e\nReturns: Accepted within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Jaspers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59926215688537,"sku":"LM-V-715","price":256.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/5388\/5529\/files\/il_fullxfull.8683694112_f5ts.jpg?v=1792087758","url":"https:\/\/maisonjaspers.com\/products\/vintage-brass-crane-figurine-with-spread-38576","provider":"Maison Jaspers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}