Arvin Space Heater Double Fly-Through Bird Feeder

I LOVE running across these old little space heaters.  I've only had the chance to do one other Arvin brand space heater.  They have great structures.

I decided to make this one function with a feeding platform on both sides and also inside.  Each platform has small holes for rainwater to drain.

I cut a vintage silverplate tray in half to make each platform and used some brass handles from an old casserole tray.  Copper wire supports the platforms that are soldered on.  I then cut in half a small brass tray to serve as awnings on both sides.  Another silverplate bowl was cut up in segments for the adornment on top of the awnings.

 I added some metal came (stained glass supplies) on the edges of the cutouts/openings to jazz it up a bit.  I stamped the word "FLY" onto copper metal pieces and soldered them to both sides.  Vintage silverplate spoon parts sit above those.

I cut away the bottom sides of the center housing so that tossed seed could fall out and not get stuck in the corners and get old.  I foresee this being a popular destination for birds in the prospective owner's yard!

This repurposed item, along with my other creations, is available in the GadgetSponge Etsy Shopand at Timeline Antiques in Shreveport, LA!