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Jim Brogan Herring Spearing Decoy

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Port Huron, MI, painted eyes, carved tail & metal fins, light wear, nice form, exact fish featured on pg. 49 of Kimballs Fish Decoy Book, Vol. III, ex Jim Brogan Collection, son of Frank Brogan/Tom Bachler Collection, 11"L est. Market Determined

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Jim Brogan Herring Spearing Decoy

Name: Jim Brogan Herring Spearing Decoy
SKU: 174576186
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $10 - $10,000

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