Pintail Hen

Description

Pintail Hen
Philadelphia, PA, c. 1880
15 in. long

A rare pintail hen from one of Philadelphia's most distinct and refined rigs. This thinly hollowed decoy has a removable head that can be twisted off with a special key-hole bracket. The insides of the neck seam are marked with matching "VII" numerals. The body is finished with exceptional professional paint with some of the region's best "V" feathering details.
Original paint with light gunning wear and a tight neck crack.

Provenance: Jeff and Joyce Hay Collection

Condition

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Pintail Hen

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Estimate $2,500-$4,500Feb 21, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

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