Pair of D. W. "Davey" Nichol Bluebill Decoys
2 Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. Drake: 4.5" x 13.25" x 5.5". Hen: 4.25" x 12.5" x 5". 2nd Quarter 20th Century. Painted wood. Good original paint on both with moderate flaking and gunning wear. With the exception of the white on the drake sides that appear to be second coat as is the bill paint. Significant wood chip on edge of the bill on the drake. Some wood edge wear to the wings and tail of both. Structurally very good. From the Burchell Collection. Marked Burchell B on Bottom.
Condition
Good original paint on both with moderate flaking and gunning wear. With the exception of the white on the drake sides that appear to be second coat as is the bill paint. Significant wood chip on edge of the bill on the drake. Some wood edge wear to the wings and tail of both. Structurally very good.
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2 Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. Drake: 4.5" x 13.25" x 5.5". Hen: 4.25" x 12.5" x 5". 2nd Quarter 20th Century. Painted wood. Good original paint on both with moderate flaking and gunning wear. With the exception of the white on the drake sides that appear to be second coat as is the bill paint. Significant wood chip on edge of the bill on the drake. Some wood edge wear to the wings and tail of both. Structurally very good. From the Burchell Collection. Marked Burchell B on Bottom.
Condition
Good original paint on both with moderate flaking and gunning wear. With the exception of the white on the drake sides that appear to be second coat as is the bill paint. Significant wood chip on edge of the bill on the drake. Some wood edge wear to the wings and tail of both. Structurally very good.
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