Lot 0593

Five Ducks and Six Heads

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Item Details

Description

Five Ducks and Six Heads
Included is a St. Clair Flats bluebill with a "WHA" brand and an Ontario canvasback drake, among others.
As found.

Provenance: Estate of Peter H. Tillou

Condition

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Five Ducks and Six Heads

Name: Five Ducks and Six Heads
SKU: 144124401
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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