{"product_id":"vintage-1973-miller-studio-chalkware-cockatoos-pair","title":"Vintage 1973 Miller Studio Chalkware Cockatoos Pair Parrot Wall Plaques Gold Cream","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a pair of vintage \u003cb\u003eMiller Studio chalkware cockatoo wall plaques\u003c\/b\u003e, dating to \u003cb\u003e1973\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring two beautifully detailed tropical birds facing one another. Finished in an attractive combination of \u003cb\u003eantique gold on a cream-coloured background\u003c\/b\u003e, these decorative wall hangings are wonderful examples of the chalkware wall décor popular during the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cockatoo is depicted perched on a short branch, with a \u003cb\u003efan-shaped feathered crest\u003c\/b\u003e, a large curved beak, intricately modelled plumage and a long, gracefully tapered tail. The raised feather details have gold accents highlighting the crests, wings, claws and tail feathers against the cream-coloured bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe birds are designed as a \u003cb\u003ecomplementary left- and right-facing pair\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing them to be displayed facing one another or arranged separately. Both pieces are made of moulded chalkware, a plaster-based material used for decorative wall plaques during the mid-20th century. The combination of sculptural detail, metallic gold accents and a pearlescent finish is characteristic of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the plaques bears the impressed copyright marking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e© 1973 MILLER STUDIO, INC.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiller Studio was an American manufacturer particularly well known for its decorative chalkware wall plaques, including birds, fish, flowers and other colourful designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cockatoo has an embedded metal hanging loop on the reverse for wall display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-facing cockatoo: 14\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight-facing cockatoo: 13 3\/4\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good vintage condition, with a small area of surface finish loss to the claws of the left-facing cockatoo, as shown in the photographs. There are some metal staples visible on the reverse of both plaques, the purpose of which is uncertain. These are not visible when the cockatoos are displayed on a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming and decorative pair of \u003cb\u003eoriginal 1973 Miller Studio chalkware cockatoos\u003c\/b\u003e, ideal for adding a touch of vintage Hollywood Regency style to an interior or as a distinctive wall display for a cockatoo enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold as a pair.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706685456489,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Miller-Chalkware-Parrots.jpg?v=1792158364","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/fr\/products\/vintage-1973-miller-studio-chalkware-cockatoos-pair","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}