Miles Hancock The Hunter Hancock Hooded Merganser

Miles Hancock (1888-1974) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 14 1/2 in. long

This rare decoy features a two-piece body made from balsa that was finished with a special elaborate paint pattern. It features an intact thin serrated crest that certainly caught the attention of the legendary Mr. Hunter. The underside bears the imprint of the Hunter Collection tag, and an early collector note. Original paint with even gunning wear and spot of touch-up to ding on left side of bill. Thin crest has remained unbroken. Original paint and filler at neck seam account for minor variance in texture.

Provenance: Charles Hunter Collection Private Collection

Provenance

Charles Hunter Collection Private Collection