Lot 1073: 2 Herters Duck Decoys, 1893 Series – Merganser and Eider

Two wooden duck decoys, Herters 1893 Series Merganser and Eider, Waseca, Minnesota.  Retains red glass eyes, original paint, and hot-branded marks underside.  Red billed Merganser has traces of green paint on the head, and hand-painted details on the bill, wings, and tail. 20 in. L x 6 1/2 in W x 6 1/2 H.  Eider decoy has blue bill and factory paint on head, wings, and tail. 18 in. L x 7 in. W x 7 in. H.  1970s, or earlier.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of George Bradley, Lewisburg, TN.

CONDITION: Overall signs of use, dirt, and paint loss.  Age cracks are present and have been stabilized with glue in places.  Removable heads have been glued to bodies.