A few examples of appraisal values for
MERGANSERS

• TWO MERGANSER DECOYSDrake from
  TWO MERGANSER DECOYSDrake from Maine and hen from Nova Scotia.
• MERGANSER DECOYBy Fred Dobbins of
  MERGANSER DECOYBy Fred Dobbins of Jonesport Maine. In swimming position with its head turned left.
• Merganser decoy from Quebec,
  Merganser decoy from Quebec, Canada, 6"h x 16"l
• Merganser ducks in flight over a
  Merganser ducks in flight over a directional arrow weathervane. 30'' W 25 1/2'' Ht.
• Merganser Duck Decoy With Glass
  Merganser Duck Decoy With Glass EyesFinely painted orange beak black and white feathers against a gray decoy on the bottom east coast Ed Platt 1969 6'' H x 13'' L circa mid century.
• HOODED MERGANSER BY JOSEPH
  HOODED MERGANSER BY JOSEPH LINCOLN Hooded mergansers are one of the more rare species to find. This drake is a wonderfully sculpted bird with racy form, a razor-edged crest, and elongated bill. The paint pattern is particularly fine and boasts 10 triangular markings on its back, far more than usually seen. Unsigned. Identified as "HOODED" in pencil on bottom. 3 1/2" long. Surface original and excellent in all respects.
• AMERICAN MERGANSER DECOY. Most
  AMERICAN MERGANSER DECOY. Most likely Maine, mid 20th century. Oversize drake with original paint and tack eyes, and elongated neck. Painted on the underside "Bar Harbor, MGW". Some age splits. 19"l.
• RED-BREASTED MERGANSERGilbert
  RED-BREASTED MERGANSERGilbert Rafuse (b. 1908) Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada, c. 1980 18 in. long A drake merganser with a leather crest and slight wing carving behind the breast. Rafuse was a carpenter and he began carving decoys in the 1930s. Original paint with light wear. Literature: Dale and Gary Guyette, "Decoys of Maritime Canada," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 55, related example illustrated.
• MERGANSER HEN DECOYBy the Mayhew
  MERGANSER HEN DECOYBy the Mayhew family of Martha's Vineyard Massachusetts. Tack eyes. Some old in-use repaint and wear.
• MERGANSER DECOYBy George Mirando.
  MERGANSER DECOYBy George Mirando. Glass eyes. Carved and lightly burned texture.
• MERGANSERFrank J. Dobbins
  MERGANSERFrank J. Dobbins (1907-1990) Jonesport, ME, c. 1980 17 in. long A turned-head merganser decoy with the maker's etched signature on the bottom. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
• RED-BREASTED MERGANSER HEN
  RED-BREASTED MERGANSER HEN DECOYBy Bob Moser of Hingham Masachusetts. Glass eyes and leather crest. Initials RPM'' carved under tail.''
• Two duck decoys: hooded mergansers,
  Two duck decoys: hooded mergansers, glass eyes, flat bottoms with applied circular weights, each 21 in. Areas of repaint.
• THREE MERGANSERSHooper's Island, MD
  THREE MERGANSERSHooper's Island, MD 16 1/2 in. long A trio of mergansers by, or related to, Alvin "Gunner" Meekins (1883-1960). As found.
• THREE CARVED & PAINTED WOOD
  THREE CARVED & PAINTED WOOD MERGANSERS Includes red breasted merganser female by James West, 1969,18 in. L., red breasted merganser female by R.W. Smoker, Crisfield Md., 1990, 17 in. L. and a hooded merganser drake, by R.W. Smoker, Crisfield, Md., 1988.
• Merganser wooden decoy by Ezra
  Merganser wooden decoy by Ezra Wallace, ME, having an old surface, faded black/gray, brown, and cream, 6"h x 16"l
• MERGANSER PAIR WITH LEATHER
  MERGANSER PAIR WITH LEATHER CRESTSMark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1999 21 1/2 in. long Two hollow mergansers with incised raised wings, inlaid leather crests, and inletted heads. Signed with incised "McNAIR" on the bottoms. The drake has star-head nails in the line-tie. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
• RED BREASTED MERGANSER HEN, UNKNOWN
  RED BREASTED MERGANSER HEN, UNKNOWN MAKER,PROBABLY NORTH SHORE, MASS. OR SOUTHERN MAINE, MOSTLY ORIGINAL PAINT, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, 7" HIGH, 18 1/2" LONG, 5" WIDE. PROVENANCE: GUYETTE & SCHMIDT.
• Painted Merganser decoy. 19''
  Painted Merganser decoy. 19'' Length.
• Pair Maine duck decoys: hooded
  Pair Maine duck decoys: hooded mergansers, elongated bodies and let-in heads, late 19th/early 20th century, 18-1/2 to 19 in. Male possibly reheaded or repainted, both with multiple paint histories. According to consigner, purchased at Sotheby's New York, early 1980s; Private Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
• AMERICAN MERGANSER DECOY. Early
  AMERICAN MERGANSER DECOY. Early 20th century. Carved wood with original paint and leather fringe crest. Minor edge loss, neck and wing have repairs. 17.25"l.
• MINIATURE MERGANSER AND EIDER
  MINIATURE MERGANSER AND EIDER PAIRSReggie Birch (b. 1953) Chincoteague, VA, 2009 merganser is 8 in. long Four hollow carvings, merganser and eider pairs, that all bear the maker's signature on the undersides. The merganser pair displays the date as well. Original paint with wear. Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
• AMERICAN FOLKSY MERGANSER. First
  AMERICAN FOLKSY MERGANSER. First half 20th century. Low profile carving with curved neck and beak. Original paint. Age splits and beak has some damage. 17"l.
• UNUSUAL AMERICAN MERGANSER DECOY.
  UNUSUAL AMERICAN MERGANSER DECOY. Possibly Maine, late 19th-early 20th century. Canvas sewn on frame and wooden head with glass eyes. Graphic original polychrome paint. Crazing, minor red color bleed and wear, mainly along framework. 10"h. 24"l. By the same maker as lot 100. A similar decoy sold at Sotheby's in 2006.
• RARE AMERICAN MERGANSER DRAKE
  RARE AMERICAN MERGANSER DRAKE DECOYFrom Cape Cod Massachusetts. Maker unknown. Tack eyes. Original paint with wear.
• PAIR OF MERGANSER DECOYS. Two
  PAIR OF MERGANSER DECOYS. Two Merganser duck decoys, painted wood with metal weight in bottom. Sticker on bottoms reads, Bob Biddle, Pennsylvania, 1970s. 21.5”L x 6.5”H.
• 2 HOLLOW BODY MERGANSER DECOYS BY
  2 HOLLOW BODY MERGANSER DECOYS BY DALLAS J.VALLEY OF PRAIRIE DU CHIEN WISCONSIN. ONE IS 16" LONG AND THE HEAD IS PREENING. THE OTHER IS 15 1/2" LONG. ORIGINAL PAINT, GLASS EYES.
• MERGANSER PAIRMark S. McNair (b.
  MERGANSER PAIRMark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 14 in. long A pair of hollow Cape-May-style mergansers featuring nicely carved bills, eyes, and crests. Both are rigged and the bottoms are incised "McNAIR." Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Bernie Roob Collection Jim Kappler Collection Donald Kirson Collection
• John James Audubon (American
  John James Audubon (American 1785-1851) "Red-breasted Merganser" Plate CCCCI #401 from Birds of America hand-colored aquatint engraving Havell edition sheet size 25 1/4 in. x 37 1/2 in. attractively float mounted and framed.
• RED-BREASTED MERGANSER
  RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKEMassachusetts, c. 1900 18 in. long An exceptional merganser drake with a low-profile body featuring deep wing separation. The forward-reaching head has a thin neck, incised almond-shaped eyes, mandible separation, and the original horsehair crest. Adding even more character to this distinct form is a careful gunning repair featuring a line wrapping to a reset neck crack. Peter Tillou's role in shaping the current perspective on American folk art is well documented and this decoy from his own collection offers a view into his shared passion for decoys and folk art. Original paint with light gunning wear, an old crack in neck, and working wash on black on body. Provenance: Estate of Peter H. Tillou
• Early Merganser Decoy American,
  Early Merganser Decoy American, late 19th century, painted eyes, old possibly original surface, marked on base "Early…Bay N.Y. Pencil Bill Merganser/Done late 1800s", 8 x 13-3/4 in.,
• RED-BREASTED MERGANSER BY JOSEPH
  RED-BREASTED MERGANSER BY JOSEPH LINCOLN An exceptional full bodied red-breasted merganser drake with a fine sharp crest. The paint pattern has a seldom seen full red breast and a slightly different wing patch. Overall, a highly desirable example. Unsigned. Identified as "RED BREASTED MERGANSER" in pencil on bottom. 4 1/4" long. Surface original and excellent in all respects
• John James Audubon (American
  John James Audubon (American 1785-1851) "Red-breasted Merganser" Plate 401 hand-colored engraving with aquatint from Birds of America Havell edition sheet 25 1/2 in. x 38 1/2 in. attractively float-mounted and framed.
• FOLK ART MERGANSERS SCULPTURE BY
  FOLK ART MERGANSERS SCULPTURE BY BILL SOWERSA folk art sculpture of a pair of carved mergansers mounted on a plank -- one with tail up and the other with head up and having a fish in its beak. Signed Bill Sowers, contemporary. H: 10"; W/L: 7.5"; D/P: 22". FRANCAIS: Sculpture d'une paire de harles huppés montés sur une planche, l'un avec le corps immergé ayant un poisson dans son bec, l'autre avec la tête immergé. Signé Bill Sowers, contemporain.
• HOODED MERGANSER DRAKEAtlantic
  HOODED MERGANSER DRAKEAtlantic Coast, c. 1920 12 in. long A rare hooded merganser with sleek form and a bold head capturing the distinct bill and crest features of this charming species. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Estate of Peter H. Tillou
• Painted merganser with metal
  Painted merganser with metal head. 12 3/4'' W 6 3/4'' Ht.