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Miles Hancock Purnell "butterball" Pair
Miles Hancock (1888-1974) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1940
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesBuffleheadConfigPairSize12"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Miles Hancock (1888-1974) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1940 12 in. long
Rigmate bufflehead with the "WHP Jr" stamp on the undersides. Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: William H. Purnell Jr. Collection Private Collection
Provenance
William H. Purnell Jr. Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Miles Hancock Buffleheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2026 | — | — | $270 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $450 |
| 15 Feb 2026 | — | — | $300 |
| 16 Oct 2025 | — | Original | $360 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | — | Original | $390 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Miles Hancock sales