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Hooded merganser, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and raised, crossed wingtips. Signed and dated 1984 on underside. Also branded “JAS”. Measures 14.5” long. Hairline crack in lower breast and underside of tail, otherwise excellent and original.
4
(4,000 - 6,000)
Gadwall, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and raised, crossed wingtips. Inscription on underside indicates that this was Jim’s first working gadwall, dated 1982. “JAS” branded in underside. 14.5” long. A few minor paint rubs and small repair to the tip of one raised wingtip; otherwise very good and original.
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(3,000 - 5,000)
