Description:
Miniature Mallard Drake Decoy, Anthony Elmer Crowell (1862-1952),East Harwich, Massachusetts, on a carved mound base, rectangular impressed mark "A.E. CROWELL MAKER East Harwich Mass.," (minor paint loss and retouch),ht. 2 7/8 in.
Estimate $700-900
Two spots of retouch on back, one on tail top, and several very small spots on the base, minor paint loss to tail tip.
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