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Black bellied plover, Captain Dan Showell, Absecon, New

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Black bellied plover, Captain Dan Showell, Absecon, New

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Description

Black bellied plover, Captain Dan Showell, Absecon, New Jersey, last quarter 19th century. Wire bill. 13" long.

Provenance:
Bruce Williams collection. Formerly in the collection of Somers G. Headly.

Notes:
Decoy

Condition

Original paint with good patina and minor wear; old repair to a small chip at the top of the head.

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Black bellied plover, Captain Dan Showell, Absecon, New

Name: Black bellied plover, Captain Dan Showell, Absecon, New
SKU: 100873987
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

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Starting Price $1,500

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