Makers / Harry V. Shourds / Mallard
Harry V. Shourds Mallard
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920), Tuckerton, NJ
$1,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $1,200Estimate $2,000–$4,000under estimate
SpeciesMallardSize16.5"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
Rare Mallard Decoy Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ 16 1/2 in. long
A rare hollow mallard decoy in appealing Crisfield-style paint, likely done by William Cranmer. This decoy was exhibited at the Noyes Museum and bears its ink stamp on the underside, along with three sets of stamped initials for the Somers Headley Collection. In repaint with light wear.
Provenance: Somers Headley Collection Private Collection
Provenance
Somers Headley Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $74 |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Excellent | — | $810 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | — | — | $210 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | — | — | $180 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | — | — | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales