Makers / Wilmer L. Ames / Eider

Wilmer L. Ames Eider Drake

Wilmer L. Ames (1853-1933) Matinicus Island, ME, c. 1910

Wilmer L. Ames – Eider Drake – 2015
$1,140
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley

See this lot at Copley →

SpeciesEiderConfigDrakePaintRepaint

The catalog record

Wilmer L. Ames (1853-1933) Matinicus Island, ME, c. 1910

A wide solid-bodied decoy with carved eyes, carved bill detail, an inletted head, an uplifted tail, and stylized curvilinear paint at the waterline. Retains an incised "W" along the right side. In old working repaint with gunning wear and a tight age crack along the back.

Comparable sales

No other Wilmer L. Ames Eiders in the data yet.

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Wilmer L. Ames sales