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Ira Hudson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy

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Item Details

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Chincoteague, VA, tack eyes, solid body, nice form in the classic football style with fluted tail, old working paint with areas of gunning wear & flaking, age crack on bottom, Bob & Caroline Jacobsen Collection, 15"L, est. 500 - 800

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Ira Hudson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy

Name: Ira Hudson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
SKU: 162979634
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $50,000

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