Sold for $3,465

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Lot Description

Four Wooden Duck Decoys

Early 20th Century

including a large mallard, likely from the Chesapeake Bay region, with a carved H under head, a black duck, a blue bill, and a shore bird on later stand.
Height of largest 11 1/2 x length 19 inches.

The blue bill is attributed to Ed 'One Arm' Kellie of Monroe, Michigan.

Property from the Collection of Jonathan Holstein, San Francisco, California

Condition Report

Each with surface wear, scratches and some small losses consistent with age and use. Large mallard with small losses to beak end and tail. Mostly in original paint with some touch ups.

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