10-27-201310-27-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2680BBoston
October 27, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Miniature Blue Wing Teal Drake Duck Decoy

Sell one like this
$750$750
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2680BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 27, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Miniature Blue Wing Teal Drake Duck Decoy, Anthony Elmer Crowell (1862-1952),East Harwich, Massachusetts, on a carved mound base, with faint circular ink stamp "A.E. CROWELL MAKER East Harwich Mass." and species identification "Blue-Teal M" inscribed in pencil on base, (small bill and tail loss),ht. 2 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700

1/8 in. sliver of loss on one side of bill and minute paint loss on other side of bill, also a 1/8 in. sliver of loss on side of tail.


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Keywords

East Harwich, Anthony Elmer Crowell, Massachusetts