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Perch fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan,

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Brook trout fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century.: Brook trout fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. A rare design with red spots, dome tack eyes. Measures 9" long x 5.75" x 1.75".

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FISH DECOY TRADE SIGN BY OSCAR PETERSON.: American (Michigan), mid-20th Century. Cut and painted steel by Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan. 10"h. 11"w.

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Perch fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan,

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Description

Perch fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Domed brass eyes with additional dot painting along the seven black bars on body. 5 5/8" x 1 1/8" tall x 5/8" wide.
Provenance
Steven Michaan collection.
Literature
"American Fish Decoys," Steven Michaan, p. 59, exact fish pictured.

Condition

Original paint protected by a coat of varnish; spear mark at top near dorsal fin; small piece of wood missing near rear belly weight; some paint loss at fins.

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Perch fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan,

Name: Perch fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan,
SKU: 107298510
Price: 6750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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