Old Drake American Merganser decoy by Hurley Conklin Manahawkin, New Jersey
This merganser decoy is signed and branded by Hurley. Hurley was one of the best know and most prolific of the New Jersey carvers and he started carving before he enlisted in the Army and served under General Patton during WWII. Hurley's decoys and shorebirds are in collections and museums all over the world. This drake American merganser is about 18" long from tail to head , is about 4 1/2" wide , hollow carved , original paint with inletted weight and leather tie. Just look at the great form , carved wings = see pictures for condition (crazing and sap on underside).
See my other auctions for more sporting collectibles. The item "Old Drake American Merganser decoy by Hurley Conklin Manahawkin, New Jersey" is in sale since Thursday, December 28, 2017. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Hunting\Vintage Hunting\Duck Decoys". The seller is "djdecoys" and is located in Monroe, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Duck Type: American Merganser
- Features: Hollow Body
- Material: White Cedar
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States