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Thomas Chambers Canvasback
Thomas Chambers (1860-1948) Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesCanvasbackSize15"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Thomas Chambers (1860-1948) Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900 15 in. long
The underside is branded "J.T.N" for John T. Nichols who was a St. Clair Flats Shooting Company member from 1901 to 1935. An old collector's note is stuck on the lower left edge. Original paint with light gunning wear, wear to bill tip, black on breast, and tail is in early gunning paint.
Provenance: The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl
Provenance
The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Thomas Chambers Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $3,720 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,800 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,800 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Thomas Chambers sales