Miles Hancock (VA, 1887-1974), Hissing Goose

A carved wood Canadian Goose decoy by Miles Hancock (1887-1974) of Chincoteague, VA, dated 1967. Some wear with age, seam separation in neck, glass eyes. Measures 22 1/2" long.

A signed miniature Canadian Goose decoy by Miles Hancock (1887-1974) of Chincoteague, VA. Dated Dec 21, 1967. Goose is in preening position and has black beaded eyes. Measures 7 3/4" long. *notes- ver

Miles Hancock (VA, 1887-1974), BuffleheadChincoteague, Virginia, circa 1940, carved and painted wood, tack eyes, signed in pencil MILES HANCOCK / CHINCOTEAGUE, VA. Length 12.75 in. Former collection o

PAIR OF MILES HANCOCK (CHINCOTEAGUE, VIRGINIA, 1887-1974), ATTRIBUTED, CANADA GOOSE DECOYS, solid-body form carved out on the underside with weights. Old working surface. First half 20th century. 11"

(Chincoteague, Virginia), solid body with glass eyes, incised base of bill, strong aggressive posture with arched neck and slightly turned head, signed and dated "Miles Hancock, Chincoteague Va., Made

Pair of Red-Breasted Merganser Decoys Miles Hancock (1888-1974) Chincoteague, VA 16 in. long Both cottonwood carvings bear the maker's signature on the undersides. Both are in original paint. Drake ha

Miniature Virginia decoys by Miles Hancock (1888-1974), Chincoteague, VA Four 6 inch decoys with tack eyes, two have raised wings and each is signed and dated “1967” by the maker on the bo

FINE MINIATURE CANADA GOOSE by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Relief-carved wings and raised wing tips. Retains bead eyes. Signed by maker and date

RARE ONE-QUARTER SIZE CANADA GOOSE by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Excellent original paint and condition. Scratch feather paint to back. Retains black bead eyes. Signed by maker and dated 1969. 2

RARE MERGANSER HEN by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA, circa 1930’s. Very good original paint with light rubs to crest and tail. Fine scratch feather work. Solid construction. Hairline crack on unde

BLACK DUCK by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Old weathered working paint. Good structural condition with sliver of wood missing from right side. Branded EPK. Retains weight and rigging staple

PAIR OF MINIATURE WOOD DUCKS by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Both with relief-carved wings and raised wing tips. Both with carved crests. Both re

MINIATURE WIGEON HEN by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Relief-carved wings and raised wing tips. Retains bead eyes. Signed by maker and dated May 1

FINE PAIR OF MINIATURE HOODED MERGANSERS by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Both with relief-carved wings and raised wing tips. Both with painted be

MINIATURE PAIR OF WIGEON by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Both with relief-carved wings and raised wing tips. Both with painted bead eyes. Both si

PAIR OF MINIATURE GREEN WING TEAL by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Both with relief-carved wings and raised wing tips. Hen with fluted tail carvin

PAIR OF MINIATURE GOLDENEYES by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Both with relief-carved wings and raised wing tips. Both with painted bead eyes. Bot

MINIATURE PAIR OF RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Both with relief-carved wings and raised wing tips. Both with five-comb

PAIR OF MINIATURE CANVASBACKS by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Both with relief-carved wings and raised wing tips. Both with painted bead eyes. Bo

EARLY PAIR OF MINIATURE MALLARDS by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Both retain bead eyes. Drake dated 10-6-63. Overall length of both is approximat

PAIR OF MINIATURE GOLDENEYES by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Both with relief-carved wings and raised wing tips. Hen with fluted tail carving. Bo

RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Long flowing crest. Hairline crack in neck. Retains weight and two rigging u-nails. Signed

PAIR OF MINIATURE BLUEBILLS by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Relief-carved wings and raised wing tips. Both with fluted carving to tails. Both ret

NICE PAIR OF MINIATURE PINTAILS by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Both with raised wing tips. Both with tiny bead eyes. Both signed by the maker an