Yellow Finch in Steeple, Wonderful Old Folk Art Carved Construction antique seascape was born in 1877

was born in 1877

which looks like it wants to jump up into her lap

I've become a big fan of Victorian era wirework--such great lines

but so sweet I think well worth salvaging

Yellow Finch in Steeple, Wonderful Old Folk Art Carved Construction antique seascape was born in 1877I purchased this one from a great dealer at Brimfield, right after the field opened, and felt very much as if it had be brought just for me. I am not entirely sure whether it it was once part of a larger construction, like the (large) cherry on top of a folk art church, but whatever the case it's a perfect thing as it is now. I've been taking special note of the yellow finches at the feeder this summer it seems impossible they should be so bright and