J. G. Downs Brant

J. G. Downs Barnegat Bay, NJ, c. 1880 16 1/4 in. long.

An old hollow gunning brant in classic Barnegat Bay style with special carved tail detail. In old working repaint with moderate gunning wear and some age lines to breast and underside.

Provenance: William J. Mackey Jr. Collection Lawrence A. Carton Jr. Collection, acquired from the above, c. 1950 Peter Carton Collection, by descent from the above

Provenance

William J. Mackey Jr. Collection Lawrence A. Carton Jr. Collection, acquired from the above, c. 1950 Peter Carton Collection, by descent from the above