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WARD BROTHERS BLUEBILL DECOY Crisfield, Maryland, 20th

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WARD BROTHERS BLUEBILL DECOY Crisfield, Maryland, 20th

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WARD BROTHERS BLUEBILL DECOY Crisfield, Maryland, 20th Century Signed and dated on base "1936 L.T. Ward Crisfield. Md Lem Ward". Length 15".

Condition

Repainted. Repairs to bill and head. Overall wear.

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WARD BROTHERS BLUEBILL DECOY Crisfield, Maryland, 20th

Name: WARD BROTHERS BLUEBILL DECOY Crisfield, Maryland, 20th
SKU: 123534025
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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Starting Price $250

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