Capt. Harry Jobes Signed 1985 Gadwall Hen Duck Decoy
A vintage hand-carved and painted wooden gadwall hen working decoy by renowned Havre de Grace, Maryland carver Captain Harry R. Jobes. The bird features a gracefully modeled head, painted yellow eye, orange-and-black mottled bill, subtly textured brown plumage, and a contrasting wing speculum bordered in white. Retains an applied underside weight and metal rigging eye. Signed “Capt. Harry Jobes” and dated 1985 on the underside. Length: 14 in. Width: 6.5 in. Height: 7.5 in.
Condition
Overall good vintage condition with scattered surface wear, scuffs, paint rubbing, and small areas of paint loss consistent with age.
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A vintage hand-carved and painted wooden gadwall hen working decoy by renowned Havre de Grace, Maryland carver Captain Harry R. Jobes. The bird features a gracefully modeled head, painted yellow eye, orange-and-black mottled bill, subtly textured brown plumage, and a contrasting wing speculum bordered in white. Retains an applied underside weight and metal rigging eye. Signed “Capt. Harry Jobes” and dated 1985 on the underside. Length: 14 in. Width: 6.5 in. Height: 7.5 in.
Condition
Overall good vintage condition with scattered surface wear, scuffs, paint rubbing, and small areas of paint loss consistent with age.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
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