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Carved and Painted Merganser Decoy, America, early 20th century.

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Carved and Painted Merganser Decoy, America, early 20th century.

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Carved and Painted Merganser Decoy, America, early 20th century. Full-figure decoy with unusual open bill and leaf-figure lead weight applied to flattened bottom, painted feather, beak, and eye details, lg. 28, dp. 7 1/2, ht. 9 in. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Carved and Painted Merganser Decoy, America, early 20th century.

Name: Carved and Painted Merganser Decoy, America, early 20th century.
SKU: 171552520
Price: 320 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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