Remember back in the day when you just had to have that little canary or parakeet, your life was not complete until you did, except when you had to clean the cage...bummer, but wasn't it grand when it was finished and sparkling. I am still fascinated by the cage styles and pick them up whenever I find them, they just give the shop a lived in feel, especially the chippy painted ones. But I love this retro cage, just imagine what stylish lady owned this one.