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Lombard C. Jones Rig Turned-head Yellowlegs

Lombard Jones Sandwich, MA, c. 1916

Lombard C. Jones Rig – Turned-Head Yellowlegs – 2009
$4,025
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009

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SpeciesYellowlegsPoseTurned headConditionGood

The catalog record

Lombard Jones Sandwich, MA, c. 1916 With it's head sharply turned almost ninety degrees this decoy was made by Lombard Jones for his uncle, Dr. Lombard Jones. Influenced by the Chipman family's hollow turned-head shorebirds that were also gunned in Sandwich's Old Harbor. Jones is known to have made yellowlegs and several peeps. In very good condition with gunning wear, bill is old replacement.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Lombard C. Jones Rig Yellowlegs to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2025——$1,200

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Lombard C. Jones Rig sales