Black-bellied Plover or Ruddy Turnstone, Bowman or Bunn, Long Island NY
Black-bellied plover or ruddy turnstone. Bowman or Bunn, Long Island NY. Pronounced wing and tail carving. Inserted wood beak. German bead glass eyes. This decoy was made in the United States so it is exempt from tariffs, if purchased by an American buyer who wants it shipped back to the USA. Standard duty will apply. Marked R on base. Possibly RL. 11 1/4". Guyette & Schmidt (1995)
Condition
Original paint with even overall wear. Well hunted with resulting gunning wear. Couple of chips off the tip of the tail. Two holes base.
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Black-bellied plover or ruddy turnstone. Bowman or Bunn, Long Island NY. Pronounced wing and tail carving. Inserted wood beak. German bead glass eyes. This decoy was made in the United States so it is exempt from tariffs, if purchased by an American buyer who wants it shipped back to the USA. Standard duty will apply. Marked R on base. Possibly RL. 11 1/4". Guyette & Schmidt (1995)
Condition
Original paint with even overall wear. Well hunted with resulting gunning wear. Couple of chips off the tip of the tail. Two holes base.
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