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Rare Swimming Black Duck Decoy by Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950)

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Rare Swimming Black Duck Decoy by Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950)

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Description

Rare Swimming Black Duck
Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950)
South Portland, ME, c. 1920
18 1/4 in. long

This swimming black duck features not only a reaching and turned head, but also rare plumage.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear and a neck crack.

Condition

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Rare Swimming Black Duck Decoy by Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950)

Name: Rare Swimming Black Duck Decoy by Augustus Aaron \"Gus\" Wilson (1864-1950)
SKU: 155701700
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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Starting Price $50

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