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Early Carved-Wing Bluebill Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

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Early Carved-Wing Bluebill Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

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Early Carved-Wing Bluebill
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
East Harwich, MA, c. 1895
14 1/2 In. long

An exceedingly rare snuggle-head decoy with raised wing tips and incised tail feathers.
Old paint with heavy gunning wear down to wood, reset crack in head, and one eye missing.

Provenance: Wade and Sharon Wander Collection

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Early Carved-Wing Bluebill Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

Name: Early Carved-Wing Bluebill Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
SKU: 161675862
Price: 475 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,000

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Starting Price $350

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