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(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,

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(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,

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carved and painted, 16 1/2" and 17" high, 7 1/2" to 15" wide. Two yellow legs with unusual burl root bases, 13 3/4" to 14 1/4" high, 9" to 9 1/2" wide. All measured with the stands.

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(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,

Name: (4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,
SKU: 175186993
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $150

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