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Lemuel N. Ackerly Thorne-rig Bluebill

Lemuel N. Ackerly (1873-1940) Patchogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1930

Lemuel N. Ackerly – Thorne-Rig Bluebill – 2023
$1,020
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023

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SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigRigSize13"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Lemuel N. Ackerly (1873-1940) Patchogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1930 13 in. long

This decoy's raised razorback made for better stacking in a layout boat. Branded "E. T Thorne" on the bottom. Original paint with moderate gunning wear and some restoration to neck, patch on back, and tail tip.

Provenance: Edwin T. Thorne Rig Private Collection

Provenance

Edwin T. Thorne Rig Private Collection

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