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VL&A Duck Call, Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)

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VL&A Duck Call, Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)

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VL&A Duck Call
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)
Henry, IL, c. 1930
6 in. long

The side of this hand-carved, checkered-teardrop call bears an incised "VL&A." Formed in early 1891, the Von Lengerke & Antoinne company quickly became a very prominent sporting goods store in Chicago.
In good condition with minor wear.

Literature: Ann Tandy Lacy, "Perdew: An Illinois Tradition," Muncie, IN, 1993, p. 187, related calls illustrated.

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VL&A Duck Call, Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)

Name: VL&A Duck Call, Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)
SKU: 121825793
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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