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A. E. Crowell Merganser 6

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110. Early working tucked head swimming red-breasted merganser drake by A. E. Crowell. Head turned slightly to the left. Fine original paint with extremely light wear. Very minor rubs to tip of tail and one or two very small blemishes or dents on body from use. Thin partial sliver on bottom right side of bill replaced and an indentation on right side of the head appears to be an old "in the making" blemish as nothing appears unusual under the black light. Identical to the rig used by the Hinsdale family of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. When acquired by Lagerman in 1974 Marshall Jennison remarked in astonishment, "This is my thousand dollar decoy," referring to the outrageous price he paid for it. 25,000-35,000 Provenance: Lagerman, Jennison Collection

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