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William Bill Hammerstrom Goose

William “Bill” Hammerstrom (1931-2018) Waretown, NJ, c. 1960

William “Bill” Hammerstrom – Goose – 2023
$120
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023

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SpeciesGoose (unspecified)Size25"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

William “Bill” Hammerstrom (1931-2018) Waretown, NJ, c. 1960 25 in. long

The livelihood for William “Bill” Hammerstrom Sr., who grew up and lived in Waretown, New Jersey, was that of a bayman. As clamming was seasonal work and Bill had six children to care for, he started working for Johnson Brothers Boatyard in Bayville and eventually began to build boats. Bill also became a charter boat captain and a duck hunting guide. He started carving decoy rigs from local cedar in the 1940s. It was a natural progression to supplement his income. The maker's brand is on the underside. Original paint with even gunning wear.

Provenance: Robert Shisler Collection

Provenance

Robert Shisler Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent William Bill Hammerstrom goose, species not given to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
21 Jan 2013—Repaint$288

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William Bill Hammerstrom sales