Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920), Tuckerton, New Jersey.
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Very rare bufflehead hen. Hollow carved with raised neck seat and inlaid rectangle lead weight on the underside. Mackey collection ink stamp on the underside. Measures 11.75" long.
Literature: "Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles", by Donna Tonelli, page 61, exact decoy pictured. "Classic New Jersey Decoys", by James R Doherty, page 58, exact decoy pictured.
Provenance: William J Mackey Jr. collection. Jim Keegan collection. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.
Literature: "Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles", by Donna Tonelli, page 61, exact decoy pictured. "Classic New Jersey Decoys", by James R Doherty, page 58, exact decoy pictured.
Provenance: William J Mackey Jr. collection. Jim Keegan collection. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.
Condition
Excellent original paint with very minor wear; minor flaking and separation at body seam; spot of touch up at a paint pull near one wing patch.
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Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920), Tuckerton, New Jersey.
Estimate $30,000 - $50,000
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