Makers / Miles Hancock / Merganser
Miles Hancock Red-breasted Merganser Drake
Miles Hancock (1888-1974) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1950
$600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $100–$200over estimate
Sold Jul 2014at Copley, July 2014
SpeciesMerganserConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
Miles Hancock (1888-1974) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1950 A merganser decoy displaying small tack eyes, a carved crest, and incised "CF" rig initials on the bottom. Original paint, worn to the wood in places with gunning wear, and repair to head by the maker before painting.
Provenance: Dr. John F. Reiger Collection
Provenance
Dr. John F. Reiger Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Miles Hancock Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $330 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | — | $204 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $432 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Good | Original | $780 |
| 7 Nov 2025 | — | — | $150 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Miles Hancock sales