Pair of Mergansers Decoys by John Hamilton

Two hollow red-breasted Merganser decoys by John Hamilton. Branded on bottom 'J.H.'. 19" L x 6" H. Provenance Richard Oliver Auctions, 1987. Condition: Good with paint loss. Please examine all photos

PAIR OF RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, NJ. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Long flowing crests. Minor chip to one tip of hen’s crest. Drake

PAIR OF HOODED MERGANSERS by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, NJ. Very good original paint and unused condition. Both hollow construction. Large carved combs. Both retain round inlet weights. J. HAMILTON car

HOODED MERGANSER PAIR by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, NJ. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Retain inlet weights and rigging. Branded J HAMILTON. 200-300

PAIR OF RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, NJ. Very good original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Drake with some sap bleed under tail; the hen with some paint s

PAIR OF RED-BREAST MERGANSERS by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, NJ. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Both hollow cedar carvings with comb-carved heads. Both retain inlet weights. Hen stamped

FINE PAIR OF ONE-HALF SIZE RED-BREAST MERGANSERS by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Both with carved comb crests. Both with inlet weights and leather rigging. Rar

Pair of unusual merganser decoys. Carved wood with original paint. One with rocking head. Early 20th century. L 13" H 7" D 5". Condition: Original condition. Link for high-res images: https://www.drop

Rare two pairs of shadow decoys by Luther Nickerson. Original condition, circa 1920. L 18-1/2". Pleae refer to this link for high-res images. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h8pd14tq4vkccpr/AAAQ2O_CL0Pwb9u

New Jersey, mid 20th century. Signed and dated 1959. Red breasted mergancer with original paint and glass eyes (internal cracks).16.25"l.

RACY RED-BREAST MERGANSER by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Retains inlet weight and rigging. J HAMILTON carved in bottom. 100-200

Pair Vintage Merganser Decoys, maker's mark, "C" incised on underside, painted wood, outstretched necks, glass eyes, early to mid 20th C, 19 1/2"l. CONDITION: good, used, with expansion joint areas; d

Pair of small unsigned merganser carved wooden duck decoys, working birds with old lead weights, length 11 1/2" each

Signed and dated 1994, length 20 inches.

(Virginia, 20th century) The piece was well carved, painted and then distressed by Paxon. Marked at the base "JP". Good condition. L22"

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

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

FINE RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, NJ. Very good original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Racy model with painted wing detail to back and painted feath

AMERICAN MERGANSER DRAKE by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Exhibits some light wear from use. Hollow construction. Retains inlet weight and rigging. Branded J-HA

RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE by John Hamilton, West Creek, NJ. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Two-piece construction. Racey three-comb carving to head. Retains glass eyes. Inlet weight a

FINE PAIR OF HOODED MERGANSERS by John Potts, Princeton, NJ. Fine carving and exceptional painted feather work. Hen in a sleeping position. Drake’s head turned slightly right. Both with fanned tails

PAIR OF BRANT by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, NJ. Very good original paint and unused condition. Hollow carved, full bodies. Inlet weights. J HAMILTON carved in bottom

American, 20th century. Two hand painted Merganser duck decoys marked Clatskanie+Ore 1984 Graichen+Suns painted duck decoys; ht. 6, wd. 19, dp. 5 inches. Overall good condition.

PAIR OF BUFFLEHEADS by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, NJ. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Both hollow construction. Inlet weights. Drake branded “JH”. Both with open bills