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William Gibian Preening Willet

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Onacock, VA, glass eyes, great form with raised wing, excellent original paint with fine detail, hairline age crack on top of wing possibly in the making and appears to be reset & enhanced, 11"L x 15"T, est. 1,500 - 2000

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William Gibian Preening Willet

Name: William Gibian Preening Willet
SKU: 112440025
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $20,000

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