Lot 0507

Black Duck Decoy, Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912)

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Black Duck Decoy, Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912)

Item Details

Description

Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912)
Stratford, CT, c. 1880
16 1/2 in. long

A hollow Connecticut gunning warrior with good form.
As found.

Provenance: John Dillon Collection

Condition

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