German Feather Tree from The Feather Tree Company features dyed feathers spiked and wrapped around the branches with an orange wooden base. This tree features orange beads at the end of each branch and these beads are a match to the wooden base. This is perfect for Halloween or any season, with the right decor! The tree is approximately 18 inches in height with 16 branches. The base is approximately 2 inches wide. This was purchased from a vintage and antique shop owner. The shop went out of business 20 years ago so we can be sure it is, at minimum, 20 years old. Please see our detailed photos for more item specifics!
A little history! The feather tree was created as an alternative to fir trees in Germany in the late 1800s. Taking the tops of fir trees was detrimental to the lumber industry so this new kind of tree was creatively born! They are made by attaching dyed feathers to a wooden dowel or wire branches to form the trunk and tree branches. The feathers are painted. These became popular in the US in the 1950s before aluminum trees took over.
Your tree will have the branches in toward the trunk for shipping. We recommend, when you pull them out to display your tree, simply put a finger on the bead on the end of each branch and push the branch out. This way, you do not touch the feathers themselves! Easy peasy set-up!
Feel free to contact us prior to purchase if you have any questions! We carefully pack and ship your items after your purchase. Recycled packaging will be used when available. We are not responsible for shipping delays. We have no control over your order once the carrier receives it. Luckily, delays are infrequent!
Please see description and photos for item condition. We work diligently to be transparent by providing detailed photographs.
Imperfections are common in vintage items. We work to describe and/or photograph items carefully so you know exactly what you are receiving. The character of our vintage and antique items are often very enhanced by such imperfections. We say this so our buyers don't expect brand new, mass produced results from aged items and production processes. This is the charm and uniqueness that makes vintage items so special!
Photo props are not included in your purchase.
We pack items very carefully. If your item does end up damaged from the carrier, we will ask that you send us photographs of the damaged item and packaging to aid us in submitting a refund claim.
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