Lot 7173

Doug Jester (VA, 1876-1961), Pair of Mergansers

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Doug Jester (VA, 1876-1961), Pair of Mergansers

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Description

Doug Jester (VA, 1876-1961), Pair of Mergansers

Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1930, carved and painted wood, REB branded on the bottom of each.
Longest length 18.5 in.
This composed pair of red breasted mergansers were crafted from cedar. They are larger than most.
From the hunting rig of Rab Berry. Berry lived a few doors south of Doug Jester.
From an Eastern Shore, Virginia Collector
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

Condition

In second coat of gunning paint, drake has age check down back, hen has wood imperfection on left side.

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Doug Jester (VA, 1876-1961), Pair of Mergansers

Name: Doug Jester (VA, 1876-1961), Pair of Mergansers
SKU: 178022217
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $25,000

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