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Swan Creek Rig Redhead Decoy Pair by Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA

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Swan Creek Rig Redhead Decoy Pair by Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA

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Swan Creek Rig Redhead Decoy Pair
Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939)
Tullytown, PA
16 in. long

Both retain his triangular bobwhite-quail lead weights, bear a "Swan Creek Rig" demarcation and a metal maker's tag, and hen is signed on the bottom. Each also has a painted swan on the bottom.
Original paint with light gunning wear.

Provenance: Robert "Bob" White Personal Rig
Private Collection

Size
16 in. long

Condition
Original paint with light gunning wear.

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Swan Creek Rig Redhead Decoy Pair by Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA

Name: Swan Creek Rig Redhead Decoy Pair by Robert \"Bob\" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA
SKU: 176456494
Price: 3700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800

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