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Donny Reid (1862-1920), Important Bluebill Drake
Estimate:
CA$3,500 - CA$4,500
Sold
CA$2,250
Live Auction
Canadiana & Sporting | The Don & Joyce Blyth Collection
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Description
Hamilton, ON. This circa 1900 diminutive, hollow decoy with bottom board marked DR is structurally excellent and original as is the paint. The paint detail, age, form, provenance and outstanding original condition combine to make this Burlington Bay decoy rare, important and desirable. Provenance: Donny Reid, Meiller Family, Blyth Family. The exact decoy is featured on page 122 of Waterfowl Decoys of Southwestern Ontario and the Men Who Made Them by Paul Brisco. 5.5 x 12 x 5.5" CODE:DCOY