The Art of Gathering

lot 82: both with some areas of persistent tarnish commensurate with age use, both with cork wedges installed under articulated wings so they fall softly; one bird: tip of tail is bent, rim of neck slightly bent, the rim also with a couple minor knicks and a tiny split, solder repairs to both feet, one leg slightly bent, one hinge to wing is repaired; other bird: tip of tail is bent, one leg / foot with probable solder repair, some areas of persistent tarnish commensurate with age 

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