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Feb 17, 2017 - Feb 18, 2017
Rare Merganser Hen
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ c. 1890
A fine early example of one of Harry V. Shourds' most popular forms. Strong original paint with even gunning wear, minimal touch-up to reset neck and a few shot holes, and minimal darkening to body seam. Original bill and crest.
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, New York
LITERATURE: Joe Engers, ed. "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys," San Diego, CA, 1990, p. 118, similar decoy illustrated.
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