19th C. Antique Primitive Fishing Lure Folk Art Jointed Hand Painted Fish Decoy For Sale

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19th C. Antique Primitive Fishing Lure Folk Art Jointed Hand Painted Fish Decoy:
$255.00

19th C. Antique Primitive Fishing Lure Folk Art Jointed Hand Painted Fish Decoy


I\'m pleased to offer this large and very early 3-hook jointed pike fishing lure. 3-pc carved wood body and jointed with forged iron straps and square rivet pins. Retains it\'s original hardware and hand painted design. Crackle surface patina and traces of original gold leaf. Probably 19th century, a true work of folk art Americana!


Unknown maker but clearly from a master workshop. Likely a small regional maker and produced in scarce numbers. A killer, killer piece and offered at ...Please see photos.


Measures 10\" length.


Original condition with wear and age patina. Please see photos.


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On Jan-11-21 at 20:56:19 PST, seller added the following information:

NOTE: One observer says early 20th century, not 19th century.

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