{"product_id":"vintage-narco-argent-oro-blue-jay-ovenbird-figurines-b-5666-mid-century-bird-pair","title":"NARCO Argent’Oro Vintage Blue Jay \u0026 Ovenbird Mid-Century Bird Pair Figurines 5”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful matching pair of vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArgent’Oro bird figurines by NARCO (National Potteries Corporation) of Bedford, Ohio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Argent’Oro name translates from Italian to “Silver and Gold,” fitting the line’s distinctive use of softly metallic and iridescent glaze accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coordinating set features two different songbirds: a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Jay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOven Bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as identified on their bases. Both carry the factory mold number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB-5666\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, tying the two pieces together as part of the same Argent’Oro design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Jay is distinguished by its prominent crest, while the Oven Bird has a smoother, rounded head. Rather than using completely naturalistic coloring, NARCO gave the birds an artistic mid-century palette of muted olive green, warm brown, cream and gold tones with subtle luster accents. Each bird is perched on a sculpted branch with foliage, giving the pair wonderful dimension and detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese would be beautiful displayed together on a bookshelf, mantel, vintage cabinet or tucked into a collected gallery of pottery and nature-inspired décor. They also make a lovely find for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOhio pottery, NARCO ceramics, vintage bird figurines and mid-century décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nice vintage condition with age-appropriate signs of wear. Please review all photos closely, as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5” tall each.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NARCO \/ National Potteries Corporation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Argent’Oro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Jay \u0026amp; Oven Bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\/Mold No.:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e B-5666\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bedford, Ohio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Century Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flea \u0026 Frame Home Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48934147293341,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/5313\/2189\/files\/IMG-7205.png?v=1789857962","url":"https:\/\/fleaandframe.com\/products\/vintage-narco-argent-oro-blue-jay-ovenbird-figurines-b-5666-mid-century-bird-pair","provider":"Flea \u0026 Frame Home Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}