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Standard-Grade Bluebill Pair by Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)

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Standard-Grade Bluebill Pair
Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1920
14 1/2 in. long

Both hollow decoys bear an Evans ink stamp.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear, cracks and some touch-up.

Provenance: Terry Smart Collection

Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, p. 94, exact decoys illustrated.

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

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Standard-Grade Bluebill Pair by Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)

Name: Standard-Grade Bluebill Pair by Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
SKU: 155707370
Price: 850 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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