HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE, J. SPRANKLE

OUTSTANDING HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE by Jim Sprankle, Conklin, NY. Excellent original paint and condition. Very detailed painted feather work overall. Extremely detailed feather carving to entire head a

HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, NJ. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Oversized model. Retains glass eyes. Inlet weight and rigging. Maker's name

RARE AND FINE MINIATURE HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE by John Wood, Venice, FL. Cocktail size in mint paint and condition. Very detailed painted feather work to body with painted speculums. Detailed paint ti

PRESENTATION HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE by Armand J. Carney, Manahawkin, NJ. Excellent original paint with detailed feather paint. Head turned slightly right. Signed on bottom with presentation dedication

20th century. 1) Joe Cook pintail with dramatic plummage. 2-3) Two hooded mergansers; drake and hen. 4) J.H. Morgan decoy, Holland, PA with a personal signed recollection on the bottom. 5) Hen decoy w

Hooded merganser drake, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania. Signed, dated 1984, and branded "JAS" on underside. Hollow carved with turned head. Extended, slightly carved wingtips and carved t

VERY FINE MINIATURE HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE by A. Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, MA, (1862-1952). Very good original paint and structural condition. White areas have mellowed to a nice patina. Detailed p

RACY RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE by Jode Hillman, Mullica Hill, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Relief carved wings and shoulders. Broad fluted tail carving. Painted fe

OUTSTANDING AMERICAN MERGANSER DRAKE by John Wood, Hamilton, NJ. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Snug head sharply turned and resting on breast. Raised wing tip

HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE by Doug Jester, Chincoteague, VA, (1876-1961). Very good original paint and structural condition. Four carved crests to head. Carved bill detail. Circular impressed eye detail.

Hooded Merganser Drake Atlantic Coast, c. 1920 12 in. long A rare hooded merganser with sleek form and a bold head capturing the distinct bill and crest features of this charming species. Original pai

COCKTAIL RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE by John Wood, Venice, FL. Preening model in excellent original paint and condition. Very fine detailed painted feather work overall. Raised wing tips and fluted tai

A 12 1/2 inch Hooded Merganser drake decoy by Frank Dobbins (1907-1990), Jonesport, ME, signed on the bottom. Original paint with minor wear.

HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE by Glenn Cooke, Manasquan, NJ. Near-mint original paint and unused condition. Hollow carved Delaware River model. Signed and dated ‘91 on bottom

FINE RED-BREASTED MERGANSER by John Holloway, Parkertown, NJ. Very good original paint and structural condition. Nail to top of head slightly raised. Some sap bleed to breast, under tail and small spo

HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE by Harry V. Shourds, Seaville, NJ. Very good original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Detailed painted feather work to back, tail and sides. Head turned sli

DECORATIVE HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE by Byron Bruffee, Middleboro, MA. High-head model in excellent original paint and structural condition. Head turned slightly left. Raised carved wing tips and fluted

HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE by Frank Dobbins, Jonesport, ME. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Fine crest carving to head and detailed bill carving. Painted speculums. Retains Sotheby's sa

Decoy, Traverse City, MI, Glass Eyes, Solid Body, Mint Original Paint, Incredible Form and Detail, Made for the Benzie Co. DU, Signed & Dated 8-90, 12"L, Est. 400-600

DECORATIVE HOODED MERGANSER by John Narwicki. Very good original paint and structural condition. Competition carving with elaborate feather carving overall. Raised carved wing tips and cupped fluted t

RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE by John Hamilton, West Creek, NJ. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Hairline check to back. Head turned slightly right. Hollow construction. Inlet weight and ri

HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, NJ. Good original paint showing some sap bleed and shelf wear. Very good structural condition. Head turned slightly left. Branded H. CONKLIN and s

ONE-THIRD SIZE HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE by Harry V. Shourds, Seaville, NJ. Very good original paint and condition. Fine paint ticking to back and sides. Head turned slightly left. Signed and dated 1987.

carved hooded merganser drake by decoy artist Henry Shipman signed and dated march 1988 This is from the personal collection of James Keene, one to the great collectors of Americana of the 20th centur