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Factory Bluebill Decoy, Christopher C. Smith

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Factory Bluebill Decoy, Christopher C. Smith

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Description

Factory Bluebill
Christopher C. Smith (1861-1938)
Algonac, MI, c. 1910
14 1/4 in. long

A high-head, hollow decoy with a painted "MW" on the underside.
In early gunning paint with wear, including flaking, especially along right flank.

Provenance: Len Carnaghi Collection

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Factory Bluebill Decoy, Christopher C. Smith

Name: Factory Bluebill Decoy, Christopher C. Smith
SKU: 104721001
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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