Snipe Shorebird Decoy

Description:

Snipe Shorebird Decoy, possibly Cape Cod area, Massachusetts, early to mid-20th century, with delineated wings, tapered wooden bill, with incised "H" on underside of tail, mounted on a piece of driftwood, (lightly hit by shot),overall ht. 8 1/2, lg. of bird 7 5/8 in.
Estimate $400-600

lightly hit by shot on back of head and on left side.


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