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Rare preening mallard drake, Fred Allen, Monmouth, Illinois, last quarter 19th century.

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Rare preening mallard drake, Fred Allen, Monmouth, Illinois, last quarter 19th century.

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Description

Rare preening mallard drake, Fred Allen, Monmouth, Illinois, last quarter 19th century. Hollow carved with head turned and bill buried in to feathers. Decoy was never weighted. Measures 12.5" long.

Provenance:
Recently found at a house in Florida.

Notes:
Decoy

Condition

Original paint with minor wear under at thin coat of varnish; moderate wear on top of head; many small dents, including a long one on one side; very minor roughness on edge of tail; tight drying cracks in underside.

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Rare preening mallard drake, Fred Allen, Monmouth, Illinois, last quarter 19th century.

Name: Rare preening mallard drake, Fred Allen, Monmouth, Illinois, last quarter 19th century.
SKU: 138575318
Price: 14000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $6,000 - $9,000

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Starting Price $3,000

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