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Three Shorebird Decoys

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Item Details

Description

Three Shorebird Decoys
c. 1900
12 in. long

A trio of shorebirds: plover, willet, and yellowlegs.
As found with mostly old paint, heavy gunning wear, and replaced bills.

Provenance: Estate of Malcolm M. McAlpin

Size
12 in. long

Condition
As found with mostly old paint, heavy gunning wear, and replaced bills.

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Three Shorebird Decoys

Name: Three Shorebird Decoys
SKU: 176456547
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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Starting Price $500

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