Any idea what kind of bird this is?

[JustKeepDigging]

Found this awhile back, actually one of my first finds, but could never figure out what kind of bird this was. Shined it up nice today, anyone have a clue? 925

 

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[relic lover]

I think it is a peacock made by someone who doesn't really know what a peacock looks like

sent from my computer by frantically poking at the keyboard with a single finger

 

[DCMatt]

I think it is a peacock made by someone who doesn't really know what a peacock looks like

sent from my computer by frantically poking at the keyboard with a single finger

Agree. Fantasy piece. Nice one, though...

 

[bill_wabo]

Looks like a new zealand fantail.

 

[nhbenz]

Fantail was what I came up with too (when searching for a fan tailed bird).
Seems they made other bird pins too: https://www.rubylane.com/item/728022-5645/STERLING-ABALONE-Bird-Flight-Vintage-Pin
Maybe there's actually info out there about who made these?

Here's one of a kiwi bird, which supports the New Zealand origin: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/victorian-abalone-kiwi-bird-silver-268061453
(my iPad actually won't show the image of the back, but the listed mark is the same)

 

[vpnavy]

Looks like a new zealand fantail.

BINGO!

New Zealand Fantail
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[Back-of-the-boat]

Agree, the pose is used in other art also, the bird is on a dollar coin also.

 

[bill_wabo]

Thanks for confirming vpnavy, was'nt sure, could not find a decent picture like you did, lol.

 

[JustKeepDigging]

Thanks everyone! That's the bird for sure!

 

[Mackaydon]

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