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William V. Lattin Bluebill Drake

William V. Lattin (d. 1934) Stratford, CT, c. 1910

William V. Lattin – Bluebill Drake – 2009
$633
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$600over estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009

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SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigDrake

The catalog record

William V. Lattin (d. 1934) Stratford, CT, c. 1910 An early Stratford School bluebill decoy with original comb painting. Small "WVL" impressed signature and Lattin boat-shaped lead weight on bottom. In original condition with gunning wear.

Literature: Henry C. Chitwood, Connecticut Decoys, West Chester, PA, 1987, p. 113, rigmate pictured.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent William V. Lattin Scaup/Bluebill to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2008——$633

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William V. Lattin sales