D. W. "Davey" Nichol Working Merganser Drake Decoy
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. 5.25" x 17" x 5.75". Late 2nd Quarter 20th Century. Painted wood. Strong original paint with three feather tail carving. Very minimal wear. Paint has yellowed with age. Structurally excellent with a very small dent to the back of head. Paint break at neck seat. Extremely rare hollow body construction. Attached weight outstanding example of a rare gunning decoy by Davey. Common Merganser Drake Dave Nichol Smith Falls Ontario embossed label sticker on bottom.
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Strong original paint with three feather tail carving. Very minimal wear. Paint has yellowed with age. Structurally excellent with a very small dent to the back of head. Paint break at neck seat. Extremely rare hollow body construction. Attached weight outstanding example of a rare gunning decoy by Davey.
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Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. 5.25" x 17" x 5.75". Late 2nd Quarter 20th Century. Painted wood. Strong original paint with three feather tail carving. Very minimal wear. Paint has yellowed with age. Structurally excellent with a very small dent to the back of head. Paint break at neck seat. Extremely rare hollow body construction. Attached weight outstanding example of a rare gunning decoy by Davey. Common Merganser Drake Dave Nichol Smith Falls Ontario embossed label sticker on bottom.
Condition
Strong original paint with three feather tail carving. Very minimal wear. Paint has yellowed with age. Structurally excellent with a very small dent to the back of head. Paint break at neck seat. Extremely rare hollow body construction. Attached weight outstanding example of a rare gunning decoy by Davey.
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