doug-jester-va-1876-1961-pair-of-mergansers
Lot 7173
Doug Jester (VA, 1876-1961), Pair of Mergansers
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1930, carved and painted wood, REB branded on the bottom of each.

Longest length 18.5 in.

From an Eastern Shore, Virginia Collector

From the hunting rig of Rab Berry. Berry lived a few doors south of Doug Jester.

This composed pair of red breasted mergansers were crafted from cedar. They are larger than most.

In second coat of gunning paint, drake has age check down back, hen has wood imperfection on left side.