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Lot 2117
A Rare Dodge Factory Goose
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Dodge Decoy Factory (1883-1894) Detroit, Michigan. Jasper Dodge opened a carving business in 1883 and focused on producing ducks in 1884. Geese by Dodge are incredibly rare. This example was collected off of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The surface and patina are sublime. This lot is subject to reserve.

Length 21.5 in.

Original paint; early gouge to wood on top of body; filler missing were head and neck meet and base of the neck.