Vintage Peter Barrett 1980 Franklin Mint Porcelain Bell The American Goldfinch
$14.25Price
The American Goldfinch Designer: Bob Brown Material: Fine bone china Date: © 1980 Type: Hand-decorated collectible bell with bird finial Backstamp reads: THE AMERICAN GOLDFINCH by Bob Brown © 1980 This places it as one of the earlier pieces in Bob Brown’s bird bell series. About the Design Depicts a male American Goldfinch in breeding plumage: Bright yellow body Black cap and wings with white markings Feeding from pink thistle blossoms, a very accurate and desirable natural detail White bone china bell body with gilt base rim Original ceramic clapper and metal hanger intact The thistle motif is especially appealing to bird collectors because it’s botanically and behaviorally accurate for goldfinches. Condition (from all photos) Very good to excellent No visible chips, cracks, or repairs Thistle petals, spines, bird beak, wings, tail, and feet all intact Paint is strong and unfaded Minor interior marks only, consistent with age This is above-average condition, especially considering the fragile thistle details.
