Wood was founded in 1928, although many pieces are dated 1884 when Arthur Wood was with Capper and Co. Wood went on a buying binge in the 1930s, scooping up several potteries. It went public in 1955.

In these cases, using an old teapot you have lying around, or thrifting one that would otherwise be tossed, to make a birdhouse is a great solution. The first step is the most challenging.