{"product_id":"vintage-ceramic-sulphur-crested-cockatoo-pair-jacko-matilda-duncan-1979-mould","title":"Vintage Ceramic Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo Pair “Jacko” \u0026 “Matilda” | Duncan 1979 Mould","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew birds inhabit the Australian imagination quite like the sulphur-crested cockatoo. Noisy, inquisitive and gloriously indifferent to good behaviour, they’re the larrikins of our wildlife, and this vintage ceramic pair captures that familiar character beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed ‘Jacko’ and ‘Matilda’ in gold-coloured lettering across their branch bases, these two bring bright yellow crests, beautifully textured plumage and distinct personalities to the room. A considered addition to a mantelpiece, bookshelf or sideboard, they offer an affectionate connection to Australian life, with the presence to hold their own among paintings, books and other treasured objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacko’s black eyes and Matilda’s warm brown eyes thoughtfully distinguish the male and female birds, reflecting the eye-colour difference in sulphur-crested cockatoos. Their hand-painted finish and substantial scale make them a characterful pairing, offered together rather than separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes free tracked domestic postage within Australia and insurance. Every piece arrives beautifully gift wrapped and carefully packaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffered as a pair: ‘Jacko’ and ‘Matilda’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMould mark: ‘Duncan Enterprises 1979’, marked beneath the glaze on the side of each base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: hand-painted ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours: white plumage, yellow crests and underwings, pale blue-grey beaks and feet, brown branch bases and gold-coloured hand written names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approximately 30 cm each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 700 g each; 1.4 kg combined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair vintage condition overall, with chips, surface losses and age-related wear. Both birds have wear and losses to the yellow finish on their crests, underwings and inner tails, together with chips to crest edges and tips. There are areas of exposed ceramic and wear to the brown branch bases, including their edges, and scattered chips and surface marks on the bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacko has broken and chipped lower wing tips above the long tail feather. Matilda has smaller chips to the lower wing feather tips. Light crazing is also present. The age-related wear seems rather fitting for these two larrikins: a little rumpled, full of character and no less endearing for it. Please examine the close-up photographs for the location and extent of these areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust gently with a soft brush or dry cloth, taking care around the crests and feather tips. Avoid soaking, abrasive cleaners and rubbing the coloured finish or gold-coloured lettering. Handle by supporting the bases rather than lifting by the birds’ heads, wings or tails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42913662271534,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/Cockatoopair-pairfacingforwardindecorativescenetoshowscale.jpg?v=1794448277","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-ceramic-sulphur-crested-cockatoo-pair-jacko-matilda-duncan-1979-mould","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}