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RARE FABULOUS sharply turned head immature harleq

Currency:USD Category:Sporting Goods Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
RARE FABULOUS sharply turned head immature harleq
RARE FABULOUS sharply turned head immature harlequin or "rock duck" decoy ca early 1900's by revered lighthouse keeper and master decoy carver Augustus A. "Gus" Wilson, So. Portland, ME. In XOC with feather detail on the body and head and half moon white patch just above both wings. Hairline check on the back. Inlet neck with a separate turned head. Small chip in wood on the underside of the bill tip. A couple of minor spots flaking. "FITTS" is carved into the bottom. Appears to be in unused, dry, unrigged condition. As crisp and clean as they get. (decoy)