BIRD BATH CB, CBR |
The Bird Bath was one of many accessories that were issued in dealer boxes of 12 during 1950. It was available with three different colored birds: RED, YELLOW, and BLUE. There are two types of birds. One has the tail pointing up and the other has the tail down. This piece is often found with these birds missing. Reproduction birds have been made in the past so collectors should be cautious. Reproductions are not available today. |
A Concise History of this Early Bachmann Piece |
Side View Top View Showing Holes for Candles |
Since 1833 Bachmann Bros. had produced a wide variety of items. After World War II they began to experiment with the use of plastic injection molds. Some of these first items that were manufactured were combs, sun glasses, and birthday cake BIRD candle holders as are shown to the left. |
View a close up of the Bird Bath |
How to Make a Bird Bath |
CB & CBR |
View a larger image of this bird bath |
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It is important to note that during this early period, that Bachmann was gluing together many of the component pieces that made up their products at the factory. The early CB version of the bird bath shows that there was a hole in the base where the stem of the cake candle holder bird protruded. Note the arrow in the picture on the left. The revised version of the bird bath, CBR, would have a solid base with no hole. The size differentiation of the birds is evident in the top views of the bird baths. |
Marx Birds |
Marx Toy Co. also made birds that are often confused with those that were made by Bachmann. They were approximately the same colors and we’ve illustrated these birds to the left. They are distinguished by their bases, or in this case, mounting system. These birds were designed to fit over the railings of a fence and this feature makes them unique. |