Pair of D. W. "Davey" Nichol Canvasback Decoys

2 Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. Drake: 6.5" x 16.25" x 6.25". Hen: 6" x 16" x 5.75". Late 2nd Quarter 20th Century. Painted wood. Special order outstanding original paint especially on the hen. Very minor shelf wear to edge of raised wings on both. Structurally excellent. Hen has a very minor separation at the neck seat with paint loss. Some minor discolouring more so on the hen probably related to cooking in the kitchen. From the Burchell Collection. Unmarked.

Condition
Special order outstanding original paint especially on the hen. Very minor shelf wear to edge of raised wings on both. Structurally excellent. Hen has a very minor separation at the neck seat with paint loss. Some minor discolouring more so on the hen probably related to cooking in the kitchen.