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Rare Set of 12 Decoys by Decoys Deluxe

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Item Details

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owned & operated by the Whistler Bros., Morrison, IL, they farm raised mallards that were then taxidermied & mounted over cork bodies, hard to find, this set appears to be in unused condition, includes 6 drakes & 6

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Rare Set of 12 Decoys by Decoys Deluxe

Name: Rare Set of 12 Decoys by Decoys Deluxe
SKU: 163391472
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $50,000

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