Tack eye split tail plover decoy, maker unknown, from Massachusetts. Most of original paint worn, with some black lines to underside; heavy shot spray on both sides, as well as some age cracks and overall wear; bill appears original but tip missing; head has slight cast to the left; there is a string hole forward of the split tail. 5-1/2''h, 2-3/4''w, 8-1/2''l. Provenance: Estate of Joseph ''Jay'' St. Mark, PhD, of Newtown, Connecticut, historian, appraiser, and collector of fine Americana.

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