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Add a classic piece of mid-century Americana to your collection or cabin decor with this vintage Herter's Model 63 standard-size …
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Add a classic piece of mid-century Americana to your collection or cabin decor with this vintage Herter's Model 63 standard-size duck decoy. Renowned among waterfowlers for their durability and classic design, this lifelike "gunning" decoy represents a Bluebill (Scaup) drake.
This piece features Herter's iconic lightweight, high-density foam ("Duralon") body paired with a molded plastic head. It has been thoughtfully repainted over its working life to maintain its field readiness, featuring a hand-painted, highly textured gray and white back pattern alongside the classic dark head, breast, and tail sections.
As a flat-bottom model (designed without an extruded plastic keel), it sits perfectly level on flat surfaces, making it an excellent choice for a display shelf, mantel, or side table. The bottom shows honest, authentic vintage wear from field use, including original eyelet hardware recess markings.
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- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 5ʺD × 6ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Styrofoam
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- • This vintage Herter’s Model 63 Durlon foam decoy is in structurally sound condition but has been completely repainted/restored. • … more• This vintage Herter’s Model 63 Durlon foam decoy is in structurally sound condition but has been completely repainted/restored. • Surface & Finish: The body features a fresh, non-original hand-painted finish depicting a Bluebill (Lesser Scaup) drake, showcasing custom texturing along the back and prominent white side panels. The original factory paint layer is entirely covered. • Material Integrity: The underlying Durlon styrofoam body remains dense and solid. It displays typical minor pitting, surface abrasions, and shallow chips consistent with age and field use, particularly along the lower edges and tail section. • Head & Hardware: The characteristic hard plastic tenite head is firmly attached and seated correctly on the body. The painted yellow eyes are intact. The lower keel or rigging attachments show normal wear from past use but remain structurally stable. less
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