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Coot Decoy by Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)

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Coot Decoy by Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)

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Description

Coot
Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
14 in. long

The decoy bears an Evans ink stamp and an "E. Fessenbecker" tag.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear and gunning repaint to white.

Provenance: Terry Smart Collection

Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, p. 154, exact decoy illustrated.

Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.

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Coot Decoy by Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)

Name: Coot Decoy by Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
SKU: 155707377
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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