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David W. Nichol Bluebill Pair
Davey W. Nichol (1890-1977) Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, c. 1940
$805
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600over estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigPairQuantity2
The catalog record
Davey W. Nichol (1890-1977) Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, c. 1940 A rigmate pair with raised primary wing feathers, three incised tail feathers, and a coggled, carved bill. The drake's head sits higher than the hen's. Each is stamped "Hesford" on the underside. Original condition with even gunning wear.
Provenance: John Collier Collection
Provenance
John Collier Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent David W. Nichol Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $240 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $420 |
| 3 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| 21 May 2026 | — | Original | $510 |
| 14 May 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All David W. Nichol sales