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VERY EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, possibly Long Island origin,

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EARLY BLUE BILL HEN, LONG ISLAND: VERY EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, possibly Long Island origin, circa 1920's. Appears to be made as a wing duck. Original paint showing some weathering. Traces of comb paint to back. Snug-head model retaining G

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BLUEBILL HEN, W.L. SUYDAM RIG: EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, Long Island, unknown carver, circa 1920s. Working paint with some original paint possibly remaining. Paint wear to side and back. Good structural condition. Some minor shot scars.

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EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, GUNSTON COVE CLUB: EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, Long Island, unknown carver, circa 1920s. Appears to retain original paint with gunning wear. Good structural condition consistent with age. Cork construction with cracks to back.

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MERGANSER HEN, LONG ISLAND: VERY EARLY MERGANSER HEN, possibly from a Long Island, NY, layout rig. Very old working paint fair structural condition. Bottom half of bill missing, Large chip from tail area. "C painted on bottom. 2

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Bluebill Hen Decoy, Capt. John C. Schweikart: Bluebill Hen Capt. John C. Schweikart (1870-1954) Detroit and Strawberry Island, MI, c. 1920 16 in. long A hollow diver from this renowned Michigan maker. As found in early gunning paint. Provenance:

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VERY EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, possibly Osbornville, NJ.: VERY EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, possibly Osbornville, NJ. Paint appears original with some touch-up to bill. In-use wear. A rare working decoy

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EARLY SHOREBIRD: EARLY SHOREBIRD, possibly Long Island, NY, in very old working paint. Two-piece construction. Small portion of bill remaining. Mounted atop a custom base. 75-125

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VERY EARLY SHOREBIRD, LONG ISLAND: VERY EARLY SHOREBIRD, possibly Long Island, NY. Old working paint with some original. Fair structural condition. Split wing tips and carrying hole. Bulbous head appears older than body. Rusted nail bi

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BROADBILL HEN, LONG ISLAND: EARLY BROADBILL HEN, Long Island, unknown carver. Old working paint and good structural condition. Cork construction with some loss to one side. Retains glass eyes and full keel. Overall length is app

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BROADBILL HEN/BLACK DUCK, LONG ISLAND: EARLY BROADBILL HEN, Long Island, NY. Very weathered paint, some of which may be original. Good structural condition with cracks to cork. Filler missing to two areas on head. Retains bottom board with

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GOLDENEYE HEN, LONG ISLAND, NY: EARLY GOLDENEYE HEN, Long Island, NY, unknown carver. Remnants of early working paint, worn mostly to natural cork. Good structural condition with some cracks. Retains glass eyes and swing weight. Ove

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EARLY RED-BREASTED MERGANSER HEN, LONG ISLAND, NY: EARLY RED-BREASTED MERGANSER HEN, Long Island, unknown carver. Good original paint and structural condition. Painted speculum and upswept tail carving. Carved crest and painted eyes. Overall length is

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BLACK DUCK, LONG ISLAND: EARLY BLACK DUCK, possibly Long Island, NY. Body covered in flocking is in good condition. Head with old working paint. Flocking adhered to body with numerous nails. Head, with raised dowel, retains g

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Bluebill Decoy, Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912): Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912) Stratford, CT, c. 1880 11 1/2 in. long An early hollow bluebill gunned over on Long Island Sound. Appears to be in original and old working paint with gunning wear, includi

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EARLY CORK DECOY, LONG ISLAND: VERY EARLY CORK DECOY, POSSIBLY A GOLDENEYE, Long Island, NY. Very early working paint. Good structural condition. Bottom board construction. Retains keel weight and old staple.

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VERY EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, possibly Long Island origin,

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VERY EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, possibly Long Island origin, circa 1920’s. Appears to be made as a wing duck. Original paint showing some weathering. Traces of comb paint to back. Snug-head model retaining German glass eyes. Early rigging screw. Unweighted. “Q” carved in bottom. Small sliver of wood missing from left edge of bill. Great old working decoy.

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VERY EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, possibly Long Island origin,

Name: VERY EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, possibly Long Island origin,
SKU: 60480536
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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