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This is a Art Deco Flamingo Mirror wall plaque, circa 1940's. Another piece of my Flamingo collection.
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I have had several of these, actually around 20 in all. If you look at my photos you will see some of them. My favourite was the love birds, the canada geese and then the flamingo, but that did change at any given moment.
You may not have known this, but they were only made in Canada. The States made some but not anywhere near as nice as these Canadian ones.
Something like the standing airplane ashtray --only made in Canada.
Thanks again for the comments PhilDavidAlexanderMorris. I have been looking for more of these for about 30 years, since I found these. Your post were the first I have found. I got the flamingo and 2 round deer like yours. Being made in Canada explains why they are so hard to find in the states.
Actually I have a small one of the lovebirds left here in a closet I forgot about. Its the same shape as this but only about 11 inches high. It is the only small one I ever found or seen for that matter in my life.
Thanks for the comments PhilDavidAlexanderMorris
Thanks BELLINS68