BENJAMIN D. SMITH BLACK DUCK DECOY Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, 1866-1938 Length 18.5".

BENJAMIN D. SMITH BLACK DUCK DECOY
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, 1866-1938
Tack eyes. Original paint with gunning wear.
Length 18.5".

Notes:A similar example is illustrated in Martha's Vineyard Decoys by Stanley Murphy (Boston, Mass.: David R. Godine) on p. 110.
Condition Report: Originally listed as being by Bejamin Warren Pease, but is actually by Benjamin D. Smith as corrected.The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.