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Exceptional unused 1936 model bluebill drake, Ward

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Exceptional unused 1936 model bluebill drake, Ward

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Description

Exceptional unused 1936 model bluebill drake, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Very bold original paint with heavy stippling on back and sides. Head is turned 45 degrees to one side. 14.5" long. VL&A Chicago stamp is on the underside.
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Dr. James McCleery, McCleery collection stamp on underside. Lot 495 in the Guyette & Schmidt/Sotheby's McCleery auction, January 2000.

Condition

Excellent and original.

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Exceptional unused 1936 model bluebill drake, Ward

Name: Exceptional unused 1936 model bluebill drake, Ward
SKU: 107297881
Price: 40000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $20,000 - $30,000

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Starting Price $10,000

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