Vintage Doug Jester Carved Black Duck Decoy Chincoteague Island Virginia
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:700201 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Duck Type: Black Duck | Features: Antique, Stationary/Stick-Up Style |
Vintage Doug Jester Carved Black Duck Decoy ChincoteagueIsland VirginiaUp for auction is an original, vintage, Black Duckdecoy carved by reknown artist Doug Jester in the first part of the 1900s. Thebody from breast to tail measures 14” and 15¾” from beak to tail with a widthof the back of 5¾”.History:Douglas Jester (1876 -1961) Chincoteague, VA was born in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1876. He is known for his verysimple and unstylized decoys. He carved all species but conce...ntrated onbluebills, buffleheads, black ducks, brant geese and a few pintails. His most well-knowndecoys are his hooded and red-breasted mergansers.********************************************************************************************* * * PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANYQUESTIONS!!! * * *FedExdoes not ship to PO Boxes or APO, FPO or DPO addresses. Please provide a streetaddress or choose an alternate method of shipment. Note: item is heavy and shipping costs run higher. Itemlocation is on U.S. east coast. When shipping to central and western parts ofU.S., FedEx SmartPost is usually cheapest; east coast buyers should use USPSPriority Mail. Combined shipping offered on purchase of multiple items. Pleaseread entire description and enlarge images before bidding. Descriptionoversight conditions brought to my attention will be promptly corrected. Don’tforget to leave me Feedback after you receive your item!
