How amazing is this peacock? Composed by a tinsmith around 1900, this elaborate piece of artwork was actually meant as a tenth anniversary gift — the “tin” anniversary, as it were. (Now it’s the diamond anniversary, naturally.)
Now this ornate little fella needs a new home. If I could afford it, he’d be doling out mean glares to my cats for years to come. (Peacocks are the meanest birds.)
[Via Anonymous Works]
Grandma B had a peacock on the wall – makes me think of that when I see these. And we raised peacocks and had to give them pills. Try that some time.