Willie Ross Eider Drake

Willie Ross (1878-1954) Chebeague Island, ME, c. 1910 18 in. long

An exceedingly rare, and possibly unique, Ross eider drake. Though many Ross mergansers have surfaced over the decades, this is perhaps the only eider to have been offered at auction. The head is finished with intricate "flower petal" eyes. A horseshoe weight is mounted on the underside.

This distinguished Maine carver lived on Chebeague Island, one of the largest of Casco Bay's 200 islands. Excellent original paint with even gunning wear, a few tail chips, and a small chip under bill.