doug-jester-va-1876-1961-hen-hooded-merganser
Lot 2166
Doug Jester (VA, 1876-1961), Hen Hooded Merganser
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, branded TBW.

Length 15 in.

From the Collection of Tilford Wade

An extremely rare hen hoodie by Jester. Ronnie Wade recalled that his father decided to hold this decoy back and not sell it to Bill Mackey. All of the tines on the crest are intact.

Original paint with light gunning wear.