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Blue Jay
This well-known bird was immortalized by Ski Country in 1978 with an issue of 2400 4/5 and 1200 minis.
Price: $94 (4/5 size) or $69(mini) |
Robin
The herald of Spring was released in mini size only in 1975. 1200
pieces are unique in that no space was made or the Ski Country label.
Price: $76 (mini) |
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Gila Woodpecker
This was design for the Arizona Market. 1200 4/5 issued in 1972 were
followed in 1973 by 3000 minis.
Price: $79 (4/5 size) or $41 (mini) |
Barn Swallows
The base of this design is unusual, featuring a distinctive nest of
baby birds. 3600 4/5 and 2016 minis were released in 1977.
Price: $58 (4/5 size) or $46 (mini) |
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Ivorybill Woodpecker
Ski Country's only other woodpecker to date was released in 1976 2400
4/5 and 2016 minis.
Price: $54 (4/5 size) or $40 (mini)
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Flycatcher
The scissor-tailed flycatcher is the state bird of Oklahoma, but was
issued nationally in 1979. This is considered by many to be Ski
Country's most delicate and intricate design. 4200 750 ml. and 3600
minis were released in 1979.
Price: $153 (4/5 size) or $67 (mini)
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Black Swan
This is the third Ski Country decanter issued in cooperation with an
Australian winery. Also known as the Australian Black Swan, 3300 4/5 and
1800 minis were released in 1974.
Price: $59 (4/5 size) or $60 (mini)
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Peacock
The mini was released first, in January 1973 and the 4/5 later that
year. 2004 4/5 and 3000 minis were modeled after the Indian or Blue
Peacock.
Price: $114 (4/5 size) or $75 (mini)
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Peace Dove
This all-white bird was released in 1973; 2400 4/5 and 3000 minis.
Price: $70 (4/5 size) or $38 (mini)
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Passenger Pigeons
This was the first time Ski Country depicted a species of wildlife
which is completely extinct. Donald Malick provided the original
artwork. 1800 750 ml. and 1200 minis were released in 1983.
Price: $137 (4/5 size) or $67 (mini)
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Baltimore Oriole
This design is notable for its bright, contrasting colors. 3600 4/5
and 2016 minis were released in 1977.
Price: $70 (4/5 size) or $33 (mini)
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Cardinal
Note the design differences in the two sizes. 1200 minis released in
1977 and 2400 4/5 followed in 1979.
Price: $86 (4/5 size) or $63 (mini)
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Penguin Family
This is designed as Antarctica's Emperor Penguin. It is a very good
example of air brush decorating creating realistic textures. 3600 4/5
and 3000 minis were released in 1978.
Price: $71 (4/5 size) or $37 (mini)
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Whooping Crane
This bird is currently on the endangered species list, therefore the
decanter is marked with the endangered species symbol. 932 minis and 804
750 ml. were issued.
Price: $63 (4/5 size) or $58 (mini)
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Fighting Game Cock
3600 750 ml. were issued in 1980 and sold primarily in South
Carolina. Donald Malick was the artist for the design. 2400 minis were
released in 1982. Both sizes included a wooden base.
Price: $177 (4/5 size) or $52 (mini)
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Brown Pelican
Louisiana's state bird was released in 1976; 2400 4/5 and 2016 minis.
Price: $63 (4/5 size) or $37 (mini)
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Redwing Blackbird
3600 4/5 were released in 1977 and followed by 2016 minis in 1978.
Price: $45 (4/5 size) or $31 (mini)
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Condor
Also known as the California Condor, this bird was on the
near-extinction list for some time. Ski Country issued 3000 4/5 and 2400
minis in 1973.
Price: $63 (4/5 size) or $40 (mini)
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Meadowlark
This was created as a semi-exclusive for a North Dakota distributor.
4200 750 ml. and 3600 minis were produced in 1980. Donald Malick
provided the artwork.
Price: $63 (4/5 size) or $35 (mini)
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Gamecock - Survivor
Sold exclusively in South Carolina 1983.
Price: $85 (4/5 size) or $35 (mini)
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Golden Pheasant
A colorful and exotic decanter with reds, various shades of green,
blue and yellow form the basis for this beautiful creation.
Price: $66 (mini black) or $40 (mini white)
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