Virginia and North Carolina
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Canvasback drake, Alvirah Wright, Duck, North Carolina. Iron keel attached with bent nails. Scooped out tail and stately high head. Multiple coats of paint; nails have been added to secure neck to body; tight crack in neck; rough area on one side of bill; wood filler has been used in several areas on neck to cover nail holes. (5,000 - 7,000)
382A. Cast iron brant wing duck, North Carolina, circa 1900. Good old paint with some pitting. (500 - 700)
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383. Merganser drake, Doug Jester, Chincoteague, Virginia. Longer body style. Strong original paint; slight separation between neck and body; small rough areas near tail and top of head. (600 - 800)
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384. Merganser drake, Doug Jester, Chincoteague, Virginia. Unusual high head style. Carved crest. Strong original paint; light wear at top of head and edge of tail. (400 - 600)