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Title: Large Murano Peacock
Post by: Ohio on May 06, 2011, 08:15:40 PM

I've run into a few of these over the years & I swear ever one has had damage, either the beak, head comb or tail & finally I found one intact. Ran through Anita's Zoo, but couldn't locate a Peacock (or whatever this is) so was wondering if anyone had any ideas. 16" height, a little bottom wear. Ken

Title: Re: Large Murano Peacock
Post by: rosieposie on May 06, 2011, 10:41:36 PM

Hi Ken,   :hi: I have always called these 'Birds of Paradise'.
Fancy you finding one in perfect condition.....well done, good find. :thup:
Rosie.  :sun:

Title: Re: Large Murano Peacock
Post by: kane_u_pain on May 06, 2011, 10:43:01 PM

That is really beautiful Ohio...if you don't want it, I will gladly take it off your hands... ;D

Title: Re: Large Murano Peacock
Post by: TxSilver on May 07, 2011, 01:48:32 AM

Ken, your bird is most welcome in the zoo. It's an Alfredo Barbini bird. I've always seen them called birds of paradise, but I don't know if it is the real name. These birds were made c. 1960 for Weil Ceramics & Glass. If you would like to add it to the zoo, just send me a picture and your full name. The picture you show here is fine.

Title: Re: Large Murano Peacock
Post by: TxSilver on May 07, 2011, 02:00:51 AM

BTW, your bird looks like the same color of green as the Barbini deer at https://sites.google.com/site/muranozoo/mammals-3. The deer was also made for Weil.

Title: Re: Large Murano Peacock
Post by: Ohio on May 07, 2011, 03:37:01 AM

Thanks Anita I appreciate the info...will keep this one since I finally found one undamaged . Photo is on the way. Ken