John R. Wells (JRW) Red Head Hen Hollow Decoy

1 Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 5.5" x 15" x 6.25". 4th Quarter 19th Century. Painted wood. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, hunter touch up to the the shot holes, .and loss or paint to wood on both the head and bill. Structurally very good, crack in the bottom of the bill and at base of neck with significant bill wear. Hollow body construction with some shot damage and missing one eye. Unmarked.

Condition
Original paint with moderate gunning wear, hunter touch up to the the shot holes, .and loss or paint to wood on both the head and bill. Structurally very good, crack in the bottom of the bill and at base of neck with significant bill wear. Hollow body construction with some shot damage and missing one eye.