D. W. "Davey" Nichol Golden Eye Hen Decoy

Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. 5" x 13" x 5". Late 2nd Quarter 20th Century. Painted wood. Good original paint with moderate paint loss especially on the bill and head. Some staining from gunning use of the light areas of the paint. Structurally good. Moderately hit with shot on the left side. Significant damage to the bill with probable mouse chew to the bill and face area. Feather stamping on back with fluted tail. From The Burchell Collection. Unmarked.

Condition
Good original paint with moderate paint loss especially on the bill and head. Some staining from gunning use of the light areas of the paint. Structurally good. Moderately hit with shot on the left side. Significant damage to the bill with probable mouse chew to the bill and face area. Feather stamping on back with fluted tail.