Are there any (ceramic) turkey experts in the house?

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by The Junk Lady's Son, Aug 30, 2022.

  1. The Junk Lady's Son

    The Junk Lady's Son Member

    My mother recently purchased this ceramic turkey from a thrift store, suspecting that it was much older than many comparable ones being produced. It's around 7 x 5.5 inches and 7 inches tall. The mark on the base looks like ##98 over what I think is ITALY. The closest match I've been able to track down is a similar turkey from Sur La Table, but that's larger and obviously much newer.

    Does anyone recognize the mark or have any other leads?

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    The Junk Lady's Son, Aug 30, 2022
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    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    say_it_slowly, Aug 30, 2022
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  3. The Junk Lady's Son

    The Junk Lady's Son Member

    Thank you, @say_it_slowly! This is exactly the kind of lead we were looking for.
     
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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Try the Bitossi group on Facebook, I bet someone will know.
     
    Ownedbybear, Aug 31, 2022
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    it's a lovely bird..full o' color !!!
     
    komokwa, Aug 31, 2022
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    If in the USA, he's looking for a Thanksgiving table to sit on. I bet he had a ladyfriend originally.
     
    evelyb30, Aug 31, 2022
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