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        Cloudy. Low around 50F. Winds light and variable.

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    • Dec 28, 2016
    • Dec 28, 2016 Updated Jan 5, 2017
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    BIRD

    The Victorian-era pottery bird isn’t for everyone, but a smart collector paid $81,250 for it at auction recently.

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    One piece of a Martin Brothers rare pottery bird collection brings more than $81K

    One piece of a Martin Brothers rare pottery bird collection brings more than $81K

    Seeing green:Β Martin Brothers birds are never colorful.Β 

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