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Yellowlegs Decoy

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Item Details

Description

Yellowlegs
Atlantic Coast, c. 1900
9 in. long

Original paint with moderate wear, wire bill is a replacement.

Provenance: Wade and Sharon Wander Collection

Condition

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Yellowlegs Decoy

Name: Yellowlegs Decoy
SKU: 155701669
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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Starting Price $50

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