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Robin Curlew Decoy, ca late 1800's

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Robin Curlew Decoy, ca late 1800's
Robin Curlew Decoy, ca late 1800's
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One-piece robin curlew decoy, ca late 1800's from Long Island, NY, curved nail bill. Very old gunning paint with heavy crazing and shot scars. From the Thorne Rig from Amityville, LI
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Robin Curlew Decoy, ca late 1800's

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