Cork Shorebird Decoy By Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, Ny - May 01, 2024 | Copley Fine Art Auctions In Ma
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Cork Shorebird Decoy by Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY

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Cork Shorebird Decoy by Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY
Cork Shorebird Decoy by Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY
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Cork Shorebird Decoy
Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924)
Quogue, Long Island, NY
14 in. long

As found.

Provenance: Estate of Malcolm M. McAlpin

Size
14 in. long

Condition
As found.

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Cork Shorebird Decoy by Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY

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