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Roger Williams Early Merganser

Roger Williams (1770-1840) Long Island, New York, c. 1790

Roger Williams – Early Merganser – 2018
$480
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018

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SpeciesMerganserPoseSwimmingSize16.25"

The catalog record

Roger Williams (1770-1840) Long Island, New York, c. 1790 16 1/4 in. long

A very early swimming decoy with a root head and "5 Ryder" is painted on the bottom. Old working paint with gunning wear.

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Roger Williams Mergansers to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2017—Original$12,000
Jul 2012——$805

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Roger Williams sales