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Rare Commercial Fish Spearing Decoy

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Rare Oscar Peterson Northern Pike Fish Spearing: Decoy, Cadillac, MI, relief carved eyes, carved tail & metal fins, dual lead chambers, strong original paint with light coat of varnish, small paint flake above left lip, 2 small holes on top of back

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similar example featured on pg. 191 of "Commercial Fish Decoys" by Frank Baron, these fish decoys have often been referred to as Herters and/or The Isle Bait Co. of Jackson, MI, painted eyes, metal tail & metal fins, good condition with some wear, 5"L, est. 300 - 500

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Rare Commercial Fish Spearing Decoy

Name: Rare Commercial Fish Spearing Decoy
SKU: 149456421
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $100,000

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