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Sat, Jul 20, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1295

Two New Jersey Decoys

Estimate: $500 - $700

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probably early 20th century, working brant decoy, hollow body with metal weight, signed "Chris Sprague 1920", stamped twice "S.G.H.", 13-1/2 in. length; goldeneye hen attributed to Jesse Birdsall, Barnegat, later paint, pad weight and leather rigging, 13 in. length

Condition

brant with partial repaint, losses to painted surface, small chips and abrasions to bill, hen with large crack in bottom, losses to painted surfaces, both with wear consistent with age

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