Two "Lumberyard" Peeps from a Cape Cod Rig

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Two rare early 7 inch "Lumberyard" peep shorebird decoys, circa 1880. The two shorebirds exhibit stamped eyes and are only 7 inches long, in comparison to the more common 10 + inch length for almost all of the other known shorebird decoys..As found- with expected wear for its age,

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Two "Lumberyard" Peeps from a Cape Cod Rig

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Estimate $1,000-$2,000Feb 28, 2026, 10:00 PM EST

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