Rig mate to the feeding willet dating as well to the late 1800's. It is 15 ¾ inches in a straight line from bill tip to tail tip. The girth is 12 inches. The wings are also carved in deep relief. The wide rounded tail extends below the split wing tips. The eyes appear to be shoe buttons. The bill is all original. There is a very small chip missing off the top of the tail tip and some paint loss mostly on the sides of the upper wings which does not detract. Struck by a few shot. 50,000-75,000
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Decoys Unlimited Inc Annual Summer Sale
8:00 AM PT - Jul 21st, 2008
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Decoys Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 206
West Barnstable, MA 02668-0206
West Barnstable, MA 02668-0206
