10-27-201310-27-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2680BBoston
October 27, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Merganser Hen Decoy

Sell one like this
$800$650
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2680BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 27, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Merganser Hen Decoy, possibly Cape Cod, Massachusetts, early 20th century, with incised eyes, bill, and wings, old surface, (bill repaired, retouch, abrasions),ht. 6 1/8, wd. 6, lg. 16 3/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

Couple 1/2 in. dents on one side under wing, tail end is a little chipped, appears head was off for the bill repairs, possibly original surface with portions of bill, back, and tail repainted.


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