RARE COBB FAMILY BLUEBILL DECOY.

RARE COBB FAMILY BLUEBILL DECOY. This bluebill decoy is believed to have possibly been carved by a member of the famed Cobb family of Cobb Island, VA, one of the oldest known carving families in the U.S. Prime examples by this revered family will bring $100,000-$200,000 or more. This early example carved and painted in the form of a bluebill decoy has three early handmade nails in the bottom. SIZE: 13″ long. CONDITION: Generally good, a very small old, old chip near the neck mortise. Painting is very old and believed to be original with some later over-paint. Because of the vintage of Cobb decoys it is very rare to find one completely in original paint. 4-55065 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	786G.	$0.00	RARE COBB FAMILY BLUEBILL DECOY. This bluebill decoy is believed to have possibly been carved by a member of the famed Cobb family of Cobb Island, VA, one of the oldest known carving families in the U.S. Prime examples by this revered family will bring $100,000-$200,000 or more. This early example carved and painted in the form of a bluebill decoy has three early handmade nails in the bottom. SIZE: 13″ long. CONDITION: Generally good, a very small old, old chip near the neck mortise. Painting is very old and believed to be original with some later over-paint. Because of the vintage of Cobb decoys it is very rare to find one completely in original paint. 4-55065 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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