http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/813491/resize%3Aformat%3DfullContainer1875–1900SilverThe raised spherical form of a bird is hinged at the back; the cast head is soldered to the upper portion of the sphere. The fantail is used as a fulcrum when opening the body. The wings are made separately and attached with wire. The cast legs are soldered to the body and bolted to the base, which consists of a square plinth with a domed center. Cast leaves form the feet of the plinth. The whole is raised and chased.Silver hollowware24.0000000000 Centimeter6.0000000000 Centimeterhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/314842/rdf