Lot 0069

C 1900 Shore Bird Working Decoy With Original Paint

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C 1900 Shore Bird Working Decoy With Original Paint

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Circa 1900 shore bird decoy with original black and white paint decoration. A working decoy constructed and shaped from a solid piece of pine. Nicks and dings from buckshot. Rusted steel rod beak. Contemporary wooden base with metal rod for display. 10" wide x 7" tall x 11" thick. Base is about 10.5" tall x 5.5" in diameter. 1900

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