Bufflehead Hen

Description

Bufflehead Hen
Ohio
12 in. long

This hollow decoy bears similarities to the decoys from Winous Point Shooting Club's George A. Stanley rig.
Old paint with heavy gunning wear, including shot scars, mostly to right side.

Provenance: Collection of the Vermont Folklife MuseumJeff and Joyce Hay Collection

Condition

Please refer to the description and images; if you have additional questions, email ben@copleyart.com.

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Dimensions

5 x 12 x 5 in

Weight

2 lb

Bufflehead Hen

Lot 0187

Estimate $400-$600Apr 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

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