Lot 0065

"The Millersburg Birdstone". Well documened 9 1/4"

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"The Millersburg Birdstone". Well documened 9 1/4"

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9 1/4" Popeyed Birdstone. "The Millersburg Birdstone". Found in Millersburg, PA by Mr. Otto in 1925. Wachtel referred to it as the "Grandaddy" of all Birdstones. One of the largest Birdstones ever found. Very well documented. Pictured in the Birdstone Book (p663-B). Ex-Frank Neidley, Lynn Munger, E.E. Curtiss, E.K. Petrie. Also well pictured in January 1956 Ohio Archaeologist, (p18), 1978 #1 Redskin (p18) and 1946 Hobbies magazine. Excellent condition