Alvin 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 Alvin 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.

