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Giant Production Bird Cage. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. A round, collapsible stainless steel bird cage which can be produced from a bundle of silk handkerchiefs; the cage opens to a circumfrence of approximately 60". Good condition. Scarce. This giant version of Taylor's popular appearing cage was one of the priciest items in his catalog in the 1950s, retailing for $125.00.


Potter & Potter

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Date:
2011-05-22

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