Makers / Miles Hancock / Merganser
Miles Hancock Merganser Pair
Miles Hancock (1888-1974) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1938
$900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesMerganserConfigPairSize16"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Miles Hancock (1888-1974) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1938 16 in. long
A pair of merganser decoys displaying tack eyes and saw-tooth crests. Original paint with moderate gunning wear. Drake has crack in bill and at base of neck. A couple flakes at front of hen's neck seam.
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