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Abner Votens Northern Pike Fish Spearing Decoy

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Abner Votens Northern Pike Fish Spearing Decoy

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Dearborn, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & metal fins, excellent original paint, light paint loss on fins, otherwise in great condition, Ed deNavarre Collection, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 700

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Abner Votens Northern Pike Fish Spearing Decoy

Name: Abner Votens Northern Pike Fish Spearing Decoy
SKU: 162979749
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $50,000

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