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1930s Miles Hancock Carved Red Breasted Merganser Decoy

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1930s Miles Hancock Carved Red Breasted Merganser Decoy

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Description

An early Miles Hancock (American, 1888-1974) carved wood Red Breasted Merganser duck decoy circa 1930s hand painted in black, red, gray, and white having glass eyes. Unmarked.

Condition

Very good condition.

Dimensions

7 x 15.5 x 5 in

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1930s Miles Hancock Carved Red Breasted Merganser Decoy

Name: 1930s Miles Hancock Carved Red Breasted Merganser Decoy
SKU: 150720248
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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Starting Price $100

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