Miniature Blue Wing Teal Hen Duck Decoy

Description:

Miniature Blue Wing Teal Hen Duck 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 imperfections),ht. 2 7/8 in.
Estimate $500-700

Barely detectible crack on bill, possibly there at time of making about 1/2 in. long, minor paint loss on wire legs,


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