Australian Shrike (Thunderbird), Crown Crystal   Updated 11/14/2011
A truly spectacular design, this pattern is often called Thunderbird in the United States, Shrike or Piping Shrike elsewhere. Found in 9 and 5 inch bowls.

Bowls, 9-10 inches, ruffled

Aqua known

Marigold, 105 (2009), 115, 130 (2010), 210 (2011)

Marigold, slag in glass, 350 (2005)

Purple, 200, 300, 350 (2010), 295, 425 (both 2011)

Sauces, about 5 inches

Marigold, 50-70

Purple, 95 (2009), 175 (2010), 375 (2011)

In August, 2003, Tim Pierce sent me this photo of a large Shrike bowl in aqua. I'd not heard of one before but, indeed, at least one exists. Thanks, Tim.