Discovery
Description:
Two Duck Decoys, America, early 20th century, one, possibly a redhead, by Frank Adams (1871-1944),West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, with a "George R. Starr Collection" stamp on the bottom; and a Mason Factory painted-eye mallard drake decoy, (loss on redhead bill, large shrinkage crack on side of Mason decoy, paint loss, wear on both),ht. 5 3/4, 5 1/2, lg. 13 1/2, 15 1/4 in.
Estimate $200-300
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