Early Nichol Bluebill Hen Decoy
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. 5" x 13.5" x 5.75". 1st Quarter 20th Century. Painted wood. Fair all original paint with moderate wear. Structurally fair with damage to partially replaced bill and damage on the raised wing carving. Overall significant gunning wear. Remnant of leather line tie, solid body construction, bottom being original paint as well. Exceptionally rare outstanding form with slightly turned head, incised raised wings and extended fluted tail. From The Burchell Collection. Unmarked.
Condition
Fair all original paint with moderate wear. Structurally fair with damage to partially replaced bill and damage on the raised wing carving. Overall significant gunning wear. Remnant of leather line tie, solid body construction, bottom being original paint as well. Exceptionally rare outstanding form with slightly turned head, incised raised wings and extended fluted tail.
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. 5" x 13.5" x 5.75". 1st Quarter 20th Century. Painted wood. Fair all original paint with moderate wear. Structurally fair with damage to partially replaced bill and damage on the raised wing carving. Overall significant gunning wear. Remnant of leather line tie, solid body construction, bottom being original paint as well. Exceptionally rare outstanding form with slightly turned head, incised raised wings and extended fluted tail. From The Burchell Collection. Unmarked.
Condition
Fair all original paint with moderate wear. Structurally fair with damage to partially replaced bill and damage on the raised wing carving. Overall significant gunning wear. Remnant of leather line tie, solid body construction, bottom being original paint as well. Exceptionally rare outstanding form with slightly turned head, incised raised wings and extended fluted tail.
