Makers / Elmer Crowell / Merganser
Elmer Crowell Swimming Merganser Drake
A. Elmer Crowell (1852-1962) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
$8,625
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $12,000–$18,000under estimate
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesMerganserConfigDrakePoseSwimmingPaintOriginal
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1852-1962) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 From the Buzzard's Bay rig of F. Gilbert Hinsdale of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. Displays earlier bill detail, rasping to the back of the head, a long, sleek body with detailed paint. Crowell's oval brand signature is on the bottom. Original paint with flaking and some in-painting within some of the flaked areas.
Literature: John Delph, "New England Decoys," Exton, PA, 1990, p. 118, rigmates illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $3,875 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $3,840 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,920 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $102,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $72,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales