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Barrows Goldeneye by George Huey

833. Folk carved Barrows goldeneye drake ca 1900-1920 is extremely rare and the only known example. Maker is George Huey of Friendship, Maine. Head turned slightly to the left with carved eyes. Black paint appears to be mostly the original with gunning over paint to the white areas. Moderate wear with some rubs and scuffs to wood. Neck cracked and slightly loose on head dowel with small nail repairs. Slight separation of mortised head from body. Hit by large sized shot, mostly on left waterline. Small chip missing from underside of bill tip. Deeply branded "G. R. Huey". 2500-4500

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