DAVE " RAS " RASMUSSEN 2 TROUT FISH SPEARING DECOYS IN RED CEDAR BOX
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:849757 | Brand: Decoy |
DAVE "RAS" RASMUSSEN 2 TROUT FISH SPEARING DECOYS IN RED CEDAR BOX
The decoys are a matched set 4 1/2" long.The blue/white decoy has tin fins, wood tail, carved open mouth, glass eyes, weighted, dated 12/22/04, signed & #763.The red/white decoy has carved fin rays, tin fins, wood tail, carved open mouth, glass eyes, weighted, dated 12/22/04, signed & # 764.The red cedar unique cigar box has an engraved elk on the top of the box.It latches shut but there is no key. ...Hardware is brass. It measures 7 1/4" x 6 1/4" by 4 1/4".The removable insert that holds the decoys is butternut and the bottom islined in felt.The decoys, insert & felt liner are not permanently attached to the box.
David “RAS” Rasmussen is a retired Minnesota ConservationOfficer/Game Warden. After his retirement he acquired an interest in collectingfish decoys & then started carving them. Dave strongly believes that a fishdecoy must have a good swimming ability in the water. If it doesn't swim, it’s justa wood carving. He takes great pride in his work. Dave is competitive on alocal, regional & national level & has won numerous awards.
I will combine on shipping.
We have been collecting for over 20 years & now is time to start parting with our collection.All our decoys were bought from carvers directly or reputable collectors.
The decoys are a matched set 4 1/2" long.The blue/white decoy has tin fins, wood tail, carved open mouth, glass eyes, weighted, dated 12/22/04, signed & #763.The red/white decoy has carved fin rays, tin fins, wood tail, carved open mouth, glass eyes, weighted, dated 12/22/04, signed & # 764.The red cedar unique cigar box has an engraved elk on the top of the box.It latches shut but there is no key. ...Hardware is brass. It measures 7 1/4" x 6 1/4" by 4 1/4".The removable insert that holds the decoys is butternut and the bottom islined in felt.The decoys, insert & felt liner are not permanently attached to the box.
David “RAS” Rasmussen is a retired Minnesota ConservationOfficer/Game Warden. After his retirement he acquired an interest in collectingfish decoys & then started carving them. Dave strongly believes that a fishdecoy must have a good swimming ability in the water. If it doesn't swim, it’s justa wood carving. He takes great pride in his work. Dave is competitive on alocal, regional & national level & has won numerous awards.
I will combine on shipping.
We have been collecting for over 20 years & now is time to start parting with our collection.All our decoys were bought from carvers directly or reputable collectors.
