JB,
Please read my article about the Thunderbird on Andy's web site:

http://www.swiftsite.com/NevadaCasinoChips/thunderbirdartilce.htm

A few weeks ago I asked Mr. Badame about the "new find" Thunderbird chips. Since he collects Thunderbird chips I figured he knows what he is talking about. He said the "new find" chips DID NOT come from his Father-In-Law's hotel.

The perching of the bird has nothing to do with anything!