Handmade to order in age-patinated artificial stone, The Bird Bath, £2,880, has an ornate pedestal featuring acanthus decoration, from Architectural Heritage. 01386 584414; www.architectural-heritage.co.uk
British leadwork specialist Bulbeck Foundry offers a selection of bird baths, including the classic Florentine bird bath, £950, Bulbeck Foundry. 01638 743153; www.bulbeckfoundry.co.uk
The Somerset bird bath, £394.80, is handmade in cast stone, which weathers to a rich patina over time, from Chilstone. 01892 740866; www.chilstone.com
From garden antiques specialist Garden Art Plus, the hand-carved Shallow Bowl antique bird bath, £425, is made from Purbeck Stone. 01488 686811; www.gardenartplus.com
Made from durable, frost-proof clay with a heat-distressed finish, the Salt Glaze Stone bird bath, £199.99, is from Gardenesque. 01276 535641; www.gardenesque.com
With its wide, shallow bowl, the Baluster cast-stone bird bath, £195, provides plenty of space for bathing and drinking, from Haddonstone. 01604 770711; www.haddonstone.com
This hand-thrown Cretan terracotta bird bath, £42, is a simple and space-saving choice, from Pots & Pithoi. 01342 714793; www.potsandpithoi.com
The Bird Feeder Bird Bath On A Pole, £26, makes a pretty way to welcome birds to your garden. The stake in its base is designed for securing it into soil, from Rockett St George. 01444 253391; www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk
The Antique Grey colour of the reconstituted-concrete Swirl bird bath, £52.99, ensures it will blend well into any garden setting, from Willowstone Garden Products. 01452 830774; www.willowstone.com
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