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wilneil · ‎21-03-2013

I know we did a discussion on kookaburra's a while back, one of them was the one made/decorated by Daisy Merton. I felt sure that this particular one had a (for want of a better word) "hooked' tip on the beak. I know I have one that I thought was Daisy Merton but it has a straight beak and probably a Japanese copy. At least that is the way I remember it, could be the other way round, can't look at my Kooka as it is packed somewhere.

Have a look at this listing and tell me what you think!! 151009694566 It has a straight beak and a sticker.

Wilma

oldworldlady · ‎21-03-2013

That's a gorgeous Kooka and the same as one I have and I'm pretty sure mine is Daisy Merton.

wilneil · ‎21-03-2013

Well then, if the straight beaks are Daisy Merton, maybe mine is as well. Could I be so lucky??

Wilma

oldworldlady · ‎21-03-2013

I'd say it was about time you had some good luck...

kooriflag · ‎22-03-2013

Here are a few pictures of 4 different Kookaburras that are Newtone or Daisy Merton. They respond more to feel than the eye in some cases and the end of a finger can detect the slight hook that is there. The one on ebay I think has been repaired as the beak is usually the point that gets damaged. If you compare the actual shape of the beak to the first picture you might see what I mean. I do own repaired ones myself and have no problem with a good restoration as these pieces should be preserved

kooriflag · ‎22-03-2013

Sorry. I messed up the second picture

kooriflag · ‎22-03-2013

The first one is the log ashtray. The second is the Kooka on a stump like the one you were talking about.

These are smaller birds

kooriflag · ‎22-03-2013

In the last picture the hook is not obvoius but can still be felt with a finger

wilneil · ‎22-03-2013

Have to agree, the beak is shorter and blunter, maybe it has been repaired and maybe it was just made that way. I am more confused than ever, wish I could find mine and have a look at it. Our goods and collectibles are scattered round garages in about 5 locations, don't think I will go looking.

Thanks for the comments.

the_newtone_kid · ‎22-03-2013

I'm not sure that this is as complex as we are making it here.

If you own a bird and it looks like the one in the listing it is made by Newtone and most likely painted by Daisy Merton.

I am unaware of a Japanese copy of this design.

I am only aware of the Halton Ware copy of the Kooka on the log ashtray which I will post pics of for you tomorrow.

These copies are easy to spot because they look horrible.

Tim