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Dowitcher Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

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Dowitcher Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

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Description

Dowitcher
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1910
11 in. long

A tack-eye decoy that appears to never have been hunted over.
Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Mark Smith Collection

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Dowitcher Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

Name: Dowitcher Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
SKU: 104718723
Price: 2750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,500 - $3,500

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