NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2004 Apr 03 @ 10:00UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT
Full-size Ward Bros. 1944 black duck decoy. Original paint. Marked on bottom in pen "Ward Bros.-Crisfield, MD.-1944". Tip of beak has a small chip.
Auction Location:
United States
Previewing Details:
Monday, March 29, 2004 to Thursday, April 1, 2004 from 10:00 A.M. till 5:00 P.M. (EST), Friday, April 2, 2004 from 10:00 A.M. till start of sale. (EST), Saturday, April 3 from 8:00 A.M. till start of sale. (EST)
State and local taxes where applicable.
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
10% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
The buyer will pay the actual cost of shipping, insurance, and packaging plus a $10 charge per item for transportation and handling from our facility to the shipper.
Payment Details:
Forms of payment accepted include Cash, Personal Check, Cashier's Check, VISA/MC on day of sale. All items must be paid for day of sale.
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