Mr. Potatohead
Another early piece from Jeff Bird Art, crafted from leftover shop oak, modeled in an art deco motif featuring two potato guns, stick the end in a potato, remove and the pump blows the spud projectile across the room, who’s mom wouldn’t like that? Circa 1960. Center stage is the ammunition (get it? Mr. Potatohead, the ammunition?). The box opens and the pistols can be removed and enjoyed. 18″ wide by 5″ high. This (Re)Collection will one day be offered for sale exclusively to owners of previous jeffbirdart pieces, if my kids have any sense. Jeff Bird recycled art featuring vintage toy guns.
H2O
Early metal water pistols from Jeff Bird Art. Who knew you could make a metal toy hold water? The guns are suspended surrounded by scraps from the molding shed. This early piece of western motif has a spray painted black finish complimented by a texture painted silver back. This production approach lost favor early making this box a highly collectible Jeff Bird Art piece. It will be offer for sale to established jeffbirdart work holders at some time in the future. The door opens and the pistols can be removed and enjoyed. Jeff Bird recycled art. 10″ wide by 16″ high. Priceless
Plastique
Between World War II and the Korean conflict metal for cap guns was still in short supply. The Wyandotte Toy Company, founded as the All Metal Products Company in 1920 (a fine example of an adaptive American business) introduced hard plastic molded toys. Here affordable plastic dart guns from the 1950′s a Wyandotte, an Ohio, and a no name with a whistle in the handle are encased in plastic harvested from an old store display. The box opens and the toy pistols can be removed and enjoyed. Jeff Bird employs gently used materials in his recycled artwork. 11″ wide by 16″ high
Darts
It’s hard enough to find one, here, matching, as in they come together, plastic 50′s dart guns and boxes are included in this Jeff Bird Art Collection. One box side demonstrates the loading procedure while other offers a big game target. These unique pieces fabricated by the Wyandotte Toy company (originally named the All Metal Products Company, how’s that for effectively adjusting your company’s mission statement?) are made from hard plastic and created through innovative molding technologies which were created in response to metal shortages trigger by the Korean Conflict (a War by any other name). The opening cabinet was created from PVC plastic trim wood harvested from a local home repair, recycled bathroom vanity drawer fronts and an old picture frame. Vintage collectible cap guns are featured in Jeff Bird Art recycled art. 15″ wide by 14″ high.
Army
Jeff Bird Art Presents an ultra-rare, highly detailed, nickel plated, White handled, die cast, Hubley Army cap gun from 1940.This stellar piece is a stand-alone and is therefore presented with cast iron World War II soldiers and several complimentary smaller automatic toy hand guns. The patriotic red, distressed white, and blue box is crafted from a handmade discarded child’s kitchen set. This piece is a tribute to the “greatest generation.” Vintage cap gun collections are encased in recycled materials in Jeff Bird Art. 21″ wide by 8″ high. ReHomed.