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Rare Red-Breasted Merganser Decoy by Charles Morey Lewis (1878-1949)

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Rare Red-Breasted Merganser Decoy by Charles Morey Lewis (1878-1949)

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Rare Red-Breasted Merganser
Charles Morey Lewis (1878-1949)
Nantucket, MA, c. 1900
17 3/4 in. long

A merganser with "C. M. Lewis" branded on the underside. Lewis is also known for his lightship baskets and hollow plover, one of which resides in the Nantucket Whaling Museum's collection.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear and two stabilized neck cracks, working grey wash to worn areas on head and sides.

Provenance: Charles Morey Lewis Rig
Stephen B. O'Brien Sr. Collection

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Rare Red-Breasted Merganser Decoy by Charles Morey Lewis (1878-1949)

Name: Rare Red-Breasted Merganser Decoy by Charles Morey Lewis (1878-1949)
SKU: 144124181
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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