Jesse Birdsall Important Brant

Capt. Jesse Birdsall (1843-1927) Barnegat, NJ, c. 1890 This important New Jersey brant is illustrated in three of the most important publications on the region. "Hillman Collection" stamp on underside. Old in-use repaint with gunning wear and neck and bill repairs.

Provenance: John Hillman Collection VanNostrand Collection Private Collection

Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 148, exact decoy illustrated. Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 86, exact decoy illustrated. Guyette and Schmidt, "Important Auction of Rare Waterfowl Decoys from the Collection of John Hillman," April 25 & 26, 1996, West Farmington, ME, 1996, p. 152, lot 628, exact bird illustrated.

Provenance

John Hillman Collection VanNostrand Collection Private Collection