CARVED HUTCHINS GOOSE HOLLOW BODY DECOY.

Late 19th early 20th century, American. Also know as “cackling goose”, The genus name Branta is a Latinised form of Old Norse Brandgás, “burnt (black) goose”, and the specific epithet hutchinsii commemorates English surgeon Thomas Hutchins who was employed by the Hudson’s Bay Company. The decoy with old if not original painted surface and with iron weight, now well worn and abraded from in-use wear. SIZE: 17-1/2″ l. CONDITION: Surface as stated, head section has been reattached with nail fasteners, old horizontal repair at mid-neck, otherwise good overall. 52050-3 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2222

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2222	$0.00	CARVED HUTCHINS GOOSE HOLLOW BODY DECOY. Late 19th early 20th century, American. Also know as “cackling goose”, The genus name Branta is a Latinised form of Old Norse Brandgás, “burnt (black) goose”, and the specific epithet hutchinsii commemorates English surgeon Thomas Hutchins who was employed by the Hudson’s Bay Company. The decoy with old if not original painted surface and with iron weight, now well worn and abraded from in-use wear. SIZE: 17-1/2″ l. CONDITION: Surface as stated, head section has been reattached with nail fasteners, old horizontal repair at mid-neck, otherwise good overall. 52050-3 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2222 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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CARVED HUTCHINS GOOSE HOLLOW BODY DECOY.