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Mason Factory Snipe Decoy

501. Extremely Rare Mason Factory snipe in excellent original condition. One of only 3 known. Glass eyes and a wonderful dry untouched surface. Made in three pieces; body, head and neck, and a unique wooden bill. Bill is inserted into the face and has carved delineation between the face and the bill with a carved line extending down the bill not seen in other Mason shorebirds. Swirling in the paint is seen on the body and scalloped wing detail is present. Minor imperfections at the bill join. The very tip of the bill is carved, 1/8", has a couple of whittle marks. 20,000-30,000

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