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What does a birdcage symbolize?
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What a birdcage symbolizes depends on whether or not a bird is pictured inside of it. An empty birdcage tends to represent freedom, while one actively home to a bird suggests imprisonment. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage birdcages.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Victorian Birdcage on 1stDibs
Vintage Maitland-Smith Monumental Victorian Birdcage
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping in the continental United States.
Over 6 feet tall.
RARE Maitland Smith birdcage
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
$4,950 Sale Price
40% Off
Victorian Pine Birdcage
Located in Essex, MA
Styled as a Victorian era house with detailed shingle roof etc. Nicely detailed and old patina to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Bird Cages
Materials
Wire
$3,250
Antique Victorian Architectural Birdcage
Located in Waxahachie, TX
, house-shaped birdcage, often referred to as a Victorian or gingerbread-style birdcage due to its
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Bird Cages
Materials
Wood
Victorian Style Wire Birdcage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large antique birdcage features the Victorian style detail, with an intricate wire dome and
Category
20th Century Victorian Bird Cages
Materials
Wire
Victorian Cast Iron Birdcage on Stand
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very nice quality cast iron bird cage on original stand, with swinging perch, lift up door, lift out tray (slight damage), in good overall original condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century European High Victorian Urns
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Wire Domed Birdcage
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Victorian domed wired bird cage with gold accents.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Aesthetic Movement Bird Cages
Materials
Wire
$292 Sale Price
35% Off