D. W. "Davey" Nichol Blackduck Decoy
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. 5.5" x 16.75" x 6". Early 2nd Quarter 20th Century. Painted wood. Strong original paint with light gunning wear. Paint flaking lower left side with a pleasing soft patina. The top has some filler that is not uncommon to see with Davey's work. Structurally good with tail chipping and a minor chip on the primary. This blackduck has the double Crawford stampings on the sides and back with an orange knuckle present. Unmarked.
Condition
Strong original paint with light gunning wear. Paint flaking lower left side with a pleasing soft patina. The top has some filler that is not uncommon to see with Davey's work. Structurally good with tail chipping and a minor chip on the primary. This blackduck has the double Crawford stampings on the sides and back with an orange knuckle present.
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Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. 5.5" x 16.75" x 6". Early 2nd Quarter 20th Century. Painted wood. Strong original paint with light gunning wear. Paint flaking lower left side with a pleasing soft patina. The top has some filler that is not uncommon to see with Davey's work. Structurally good with tail chipping and a minor chip on the primary. This blackduck has the double Crawford stampings on the sides and back with an orange knuckle present. Unmarked.
Condition
Strong original paint with light gunning wear. Paint flaking lower left side with a pleasing soft patina. The top has some filler that is not uncommon to see with Davey's work. Structurally good with tail chipping and a minor chip on the primary. This blackduck has the double Crawford stampings on the sides and back with an orange knuckle present.
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