Makers / Elmer Crowell / Black Duck
Elmer Crowell Black Duck
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, 1925
$1,093
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$800over estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011
SpeciesBlack DuckConfigRigPaintOriginalCarved1925
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, 1925 From the rig of W. H."Boss" Hoover, the pioneer vacuum cleaner entrepreneur. The rig was ordered from Crowell in 1925 for Hoover's use at the Toussaint Shooting Club, Port Clinton, Ohio. The bottom has "Hoover" painted on it and the maker's oval brand. Original paint with a reset bill and gunning wear.
Provenance: W. H. Hoover rig John E. Lennon Collection
Provenance
W. H. Hoover rig John E. Lennon Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $42,000 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $3,960 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $36,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales