Makers / John McLoughlin / Pintail
John McLoughlin Pintail Drake
John W. McLoughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, c. 1940
$480
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakeSize16"PaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
John W. McLoughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, c. 1940 16 in. long
Signed on the bottom by the maker. "D S C" is stamped in the bottom. Original paint with minor gunning wear.
Provenance: David S. Campbell Collection Private Collection
Literature: Kenneth L. Gosner, "Working Decoys of the Jersey Coast and Delaware Valley," Cranbury, NJ, 1985, color pl. 24, rigmate illustrated.
Provenance
David S. Campbell Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John McLoughlin Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $594 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $630 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | — | Original | $570 |
| 2 Oct 2025 | — | — | $480 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | Excellent | — | $870 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John McLoughlin sales