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BLUEBILL DRAKE, E. BIRDSALL

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Mason Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy: Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, rare low head special order, solid body, appears to be original paint which has possibly been taken down with some touchups, chip in bill, crazed surface, som

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Bluebill Drake by the Stevens Brothers, NY: Humpback model bluebill drake by Stevens Brothers, Weedsport, NY. some working repaint with original paint struck by a few shot. head is loose. from the Sommers Headly collection.

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BLUEBILL DRAKE, H. BAKER, SR.: VERY RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Howard Bacon, Sr., Delanco, NJ, circa 1935. Very good original paint and condition. Some minor in-use wear and scarring and minor shot scarring. Snug-head model with fine d

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Bluebill Drake Decoy, Clark C. Madara (1883-1953): Clark C. Madara (1883-1953) Pitman, NJ, c. 1920 13 1/2 in. long A rare hollow bluebill by one of New Jersey's finest makers, exhibiting a thin neck, full cheeks, and a refined tail. The underside is s

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VERY FINE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Eugene Birdsall, Barnegat, NJ, circa 1890. Very good original paint with very little wear. Very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Retains original pad weight and leather rigging thong. For information see "Working Decoys of the New Jersey Coast and Delaware Valley" by K. Gosner, page 52, and "American Bird Decoys" by William Mackey, pages 115-119 for additional family information. 1500-1800

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BLUEBILL DRAKE, E. BIRDSALL

Name: BLUEBILL DRAKE, E. BIRDSALL
SKU: 83188773
Price: 1700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $1,800

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