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202 Eider Drake Maine, c. 1920 An elegant “Down East” sea duck decoy exhibiting appealing form, an intricately outlined carved head and bill, a traditional inletted neck, and a long, tapered, over-sized body. Eider duck decoys featuring a high-head position are true rarities for collectors. This style of carving would have been prone to breakage bouncing around duck boats off of Maine’s rocky coastline. Original paint with even gunning wear and professional touch-up to a neck crack. $5,000 - $7,000
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203 Eider Drake Eider Drake North Shore, MA, c. 1920 A swimming sea duck decoy with pronounced bill carving, two-piece body construction, and original rigging. Repaint with gunning wear and body seam separation. $200 - $300
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