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Rig of 14 Redhead duck decoys by Seymour "Putt" Smith. Great Lakes. Circa 1920. Please refer to this link for high-res images https://www.dropbox.com/sh/oji1d5p72s95hpm/AABsqs50W3fcBkWK7i4bOABla?dl=0 contact vexpress@comcast.net with the lot number for a shipping quote

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Rig of 14 Decoys by

Name: Rig of 14 Decoys by
SKU: 85551553
Price: 1700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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