Reed Warbler

The reed warbler is easy to hear and hard to see — it spends most of its life hidden deep in the reeds, giving away its position only by its persistent, scratchy song. David Meredith has brought it into the open here, perched and singing, and at 7.8 cm tall it's one of the more striking upright pieces in the Bonsai Collection. Solid foundry-cast bronze with a hand-finished brown patina. A thoughtful gift for birdwatchers, and for anyone who knows that the best things are often the ones you have to look hardest to find.

Height: 7.8 cm / 3.1" · Width: 2.6 cm / 1" · Depth: 2.4 cm / 0.9"

Please note that all our tiny bronzes are cast and finished by hand. This may mean that there are slight differences in the colour of the patina, and sometimes you may find small inconsistencies in the cast, e.g. a minuscule air bubble or slight abrasion marks where the finished castings have been fettled (a term meaning filing the sprue off the casting). These differences won't detract from the beauty of your miniature sculpture. If anything, they will show without a doubt that these pieces are all individually handmade.

Bronze Sculpture FAQs

How should I keep my miniature sculpture in tip top condition?

These tiny bronze sculptures are so easy to care for: they have been given a dark brown wax coating over their natural brassy colour, and will need nothing more than a gentle wipe with a soft cloth to keep the dust off.

What's the difference between foundry-cast and hot-cast?

Absolutely nothing. They're two different terms for the same thing: molten bronze is poured into a mould and left to cool before being removed and finished.

What about cold-cast, is that the same?

No, cold-casting is a different method, in which bronze powder is mixed with resin and poured into a moud to set. There is no heat involved, and the finished product is significantly lighter (and cheaper) than a foundry-cast bronze piece. At Alcove Art, all of our pieces are foundry-cast.

All images © 2026 Gill Pottle