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Mammoth-Grade Pintail Pair by Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)

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Mammoth-Grade Pintail Pair by Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)

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Mammoth-Grade Pintail Pair
Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1930
19 in. long

The drake bears an Evans ink stamp and has been struck twice with a "P.G.C." brand.
Mix of original and repaint with heavy gunning wear. Hen has neck chip and screw.

Provenance: Terry Smart Collection

Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, p. 63, exact pair illustrated.

Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.

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Mammoth-Grade Pintail Pair by Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)

Name: Mammoth-Grade Pintail Pair by Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
SKU: 155707366
Price: 1300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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