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(2) SHORE BIRD DECOYS - Late 19th c. Maine made Folk

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Shorebird decoy with over paint and traces of original: Shorebird decoy with over paint and traces of original paint - carved tail feathers - late 19th to early 20th century - 11.5"L. Good condition.

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Willet shorebird decoy in original paint - shot marks: Willet shorebird decoy in original paint - shot marks on body - possibly a professionally replace beak - late 19th to early 20th century - 9"L.

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Shorebird decoy with shot marks - appears to retain: Shorebird decoy with shot marks - appears to retain original paint - good condition - late 19th to early 20th century - 11"L.

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Large Eider decoy with inlet head, solid body, Maine: Large Eider decoy with inlet head, solid body, Maine origin. Some over paint, use wear, and shot marks but good structural condition. Late 19th century.

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AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED SHOREBIRD DECOY: AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED SHOREBIRD DECOY, retains likely original painted surface. Presented on a custom iron stand. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 9 3/4" HOA (including stand).Pr

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Gull, Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950): Gull Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 17 1/2 in. long A rare, life-size, standing gull carving by this important Maine decoy and folk art carver. The bird exhibits a

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(2) SHORE BIRD DECOYS - Late 19th c. Maine made Folk

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(2) SHORE BIRD DECOYS - Late 19th c. Maine made Folk Art Wooden Decoys with sponged paint decoration, set into later driftwood bases. Birds are roughly 10" long. Some pellet holes.

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(2) SHORE BIRD DECOYS - Late 19th c. Maine made Folk

Name: (2) SHORE BIRD DECOYS - Late 19th c. Maine made Folk
SKU: 28763450
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

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