Sold2021EARLY MERGANSER DRAKE, MARITIME PROVINCESWHIMSICAL RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE, possibly Maritime Provinces. Appears to be original paint with touch up to neck repair. Neck strengthened with rusted staple. Head with carved eyes and horsehairSee Sold Price
Sold2021AMERICAN MERGANSER DRAKE, MARITIME PROVINCESEARLY AMERICAN MERGANSER DRAKE, probably Maritime Provinces. Weathered original paint and good structural condition. Separation at mid-neck. Tip of bill slightly blunted. Retains horse hair crest. SolSee Sold Price
Sold2021OVERSIZED EIDER DRAKE, MARITIME PROVINCESOVERSIZED EIDER DRAKE, Maritime Provinces. Worn to wood with some areas of paint remaining. Fair structural condition. Head separated from body. Some checks to sides and back. Detailed carved featherSee Sold Price
Sold2022RED-BREAST MERGANSERS, MARITIME PROVINCESFOLK ART PAIR OF RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS, similar to style of the Maritime Provinces carvers. Both with very good original paint and structural condition. Both retain inlet bills and carved eyes. BothSee Sold Price
Sold2022MERGANSER DRAKE, NEW ENGLANDEARLY MERGANSER DRAKE, possibly New England. Very good paint that appears to be original with possible touch up. Very good structural condition. Hollow construction with tight seams. Tight check to unSee Sold Price
Sold2019MERGANSER DRAKE, possibly ChincoteagueEARLY MERGANSER DRAKE, possibly Chincoteague, VA. Original paint and condition. Relief-carved wings and three carved combs. Bottom weight and u-nail.See Sold Price
Sold2021MERGANSER DRAKE, CHINCOTEAGUE, VAEARLY MERGANSER DRAKE, Chincoteague, VA. Weathered working paint and good structural condition. Chip from side of neck. Retains inlet weight and rusted rigging. 100-200See Sold Price
Sold2021EIDER DRAKE, CANADAEIDER DRAKE, Maritime Provinces. Antiqued paint and good structural condition. Lower portion of bill partially missing. Weight removed. Hole towards rear for possible stick placement. 200-300See Sold Price
Sold2023MERGANSER DRAKE, NEW ENGLANDEARLY MERGANSER DRAKE, possibly New England. Early paint worn to wood in areas. Good structural condition. Tight check near tail. Two small areas of wood loss to underside near breast and weight. PainSee Sold Price
Sold2020EARLY MERGANSER, TAYLOR JOHNSON RIGVERY EARLY MERGANSER DRAKE from the Taylor Johnson rig, Bay Head, NJ. Very old working paint. Open check to bottom and sides. 100-200See Sold Price
Sold2020EARLY RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE, BARNEGAT BAYVERY EARLY RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE, upper Barnegat Bay, NJ, circa 1880-90. Very rare original dry paint showing in-use wear. Very good structural condition. Very minor shot scarring. Hollow construSee Sold Price
Sold2020EARLY RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE, BARNEGAT BAYEXTREMELY RARE AND FINE RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE, Barnegat Bay, NJ, circa late 1800's. Early working original paint showing in-use wear. Very good structural condition for its age. Two-piece hollowSee Sold Price
Sold2019EARLY AMERICAN MERGANSER DRAKE, VERITY FAMILYEARLY AMERICAN MERGANSER DRAKE attributed to a member of the Verity family. Very old working paint and good structural condition. Struck by shot, bottom weight removed.See Sold Price
Sold2020EARLY RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE, L. BARKELOWEARLY RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE, by Lou Barkelow, Forked River, NJ, circa 1900. Original paint with areas of working paint. Good structural condition. Light shot scarring and neck crack. Bill is a prSee Sold Price
Sold2017EARLY RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE by Capt. ThomasEARLY RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE by Capt. Thomas Olson, Bar Harbor, ME, circa 1880. Old working paint and good structural condition with possible bill repair. Inlet head and horseshoe weight. StampedSee Sold Price
Sold2019EARLY AMERICAN MERGANSER DRAKE attributed to the MasonEARLY AMERICAN MERGANSER DRAKE attributed to the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI. Restored condition.See Sold Price
Sold2019EARLY SENTINEL GOOSE, Maritime ProvincesEARLY SENTINEL GOOSE, Maritime Provinces. Good original paint and fair structural condition. Large check to left side. Good feather paint on back and sides. Head height approximately 13 inches. TogethSee Sold Price
Sold2022EARLY SURF SCOTER, MARITIME PROVINCESEARLY SURF SCOTER, probably Maritime Provinces. Old working paint and good structural condition. Solid construction. Some checks and dents to body. Retains leather rigging. 100-200See Sold Price
Sold2021RED BREAST MERGANSER, B. WHITEEARLY RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE by Bob White, Tullytown, PA. Excellent original antiqued paint and condition. Preening model with bill resting on the back wings. Flowing crest carving to head. RetainSee Sold Price
Sold2021RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE, H. CONKLINEARLY RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, NJ. Very good original paint and structural condition. Some minor sap bleed to back of neck. Hollow construction. Carved wing tips. ReSee Sold Price
Sold2019RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE by Henry GrantEARLY RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE by Henry Grant, Barnegat, NJ, (1860-1924). Very old working paint and good structural condition. Typical mid-neck check. Hollow construction, pad weight. Retains MackeSee Sold Price
Sold2020RED-BREAST MERGANSER, MULLICA RIVEREARLY RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE from the Mullica River, NJ, area. Oversized model in weathered working paint and good structural condition. Old bill repair 100-200See Sold Price
Sold2023RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE, NEW JERSEYEARLY RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE, New Jersey. Working paint and good structural condition with in-use wear. Shot scar to crest. Check the length of underside. Solid construction. Painted eye detail.See Sold Price
Sold2023RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE, B. BIDDLEEARLY RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE by Bob Biddle, Media, PA. Original paint with in-use wear and very good structural condition. Nail on top of head visible. Primitive style painted feather work. RetaSee Sold Price
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