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Bird Pistols?

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Posted by Charlie VanTassel on August 10, 2011 at 11:02 PM
On a lighter note, I found this pretty interesting. http://www.christies.com/features/singing-bird-pistols-en-1422-3.aspx
Posted by Jim DeWitt on August 11, 2011 at 12:16 AM
Truly bizarre, Charlie.
Posted by Don R. Millbranth on August 11, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Fantastic..
Thanks for sharing...

Don :wavey:
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 11, 2011 at 3:03 PM
How cool!
Exquisite workmanship..
Sandy
Posted by Mia McPherson on August 11, 2011 at 5:40 PM
So, are you buying the pair Charlie??
Posted by Michael Lotito on August 11, 2011 at 8:42 PM
I have seen gold boxes where the bird comes out of the top but never anything like this! Great Stuff!
Posted by Luke Ormand on August 11, 2011 at 9:26 PM
Very cool. Charlie, does this imply that you regularly cruise the Christie's auction site?! :biggrin:
Posted by Charlie VanTassel on August 12, 2011 at 12:58 PM
I think you could all chip in. My birthday is coming up. :wavey:
Posted by Gary Gulash on August 14, 2011 at 12:12 AM
Looks like a Painted Bunting, mid molt. :rolleyes: