Rare Early 1880s Old Petersen? Tack Eye Hen Bluebill Wood Duck Decoy Detroit MI
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:48909233 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Duck Type: Blue Bill | Material: White Cedar |
| Brand: Petersen | Features: Antique, Solid Body |
| UPC: Does not apply |
This auction is for a very early and original tack eyed hen bluebill. This decoy bear some resemblance to the wonderful old decoys made by the Petersen Decoy Company of Detroit, Michigan in the late 1800's. She has her original tack eyes, some nice bill carving and a very long slender tail. The bottom is flat bottomed with an inset lead weight with a metal anchor loop set into the old lead. He is in good structural condition with the exception of tight crack par...tway through the neck. She has wonderful old crackled original paint job with a great patina. She has an old painted hunters brand on the bottom 'DSW'. Even if this is not a Petersen decoy it is an excellent, early and original hen blue bill decoy. She is approximately 14 inches long, 5 1/2 inches tall and 5 inches wide. Don't miss out on your chance to own this great early hen bluebill decoy. I will be listing lots of old decoys and sporting collectibles in the coming months so please keep checking back. The shipping cost stated is for the lower 48 states only. I would be happy to combine shipping costs for multiple items. Good Luck!
