Wren in Nest

The wren is Britain and Ireland's most common bird, but you'd be lucky to get this close to one. David Meredith has captured her tucked into her nest with that characteristic round-bodied stillness — head up, alert, completely at home. She fits on the end of your fingertip, which makes the detail all the more astonishing.

Foundry-cast in solid bronze and hand-finished with a rich dark patina. A lovely gift for birdwatchers, wildlife lovers, or anyone with a soft spot for Ireland's tiny national bird.

Height: 2 cm / 0.8" · Width: 1.8 cm / 0.75" · Depth: 2 cm / 0.8"

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 (filed). 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