Wilfred J. Bush Signed Miniature Pintail Drake Decoy
A hand-carved and painted miniature Northern Pintail drake decoy by noted Illinois River carver Wilfred J. Bush of Pekin, Illinois. The solid-body carving features glass eyes, a chestnut-brown head, distinctive white neck stripe and breast, dark finely decorated wings, and an elongated black tail. Signed “W. J. Bush, Pekin, Ill.” on the underside and retaining an old handwritten label, possibly dated 1963. Length: 6.5 inches
Condition
Overall good vintage condition with minor surface wear, scattered soiling, scratches, and small paint imperfections consistent with age. A fine age line is visible across the painted neck area. Old label and adhesive residue remain on the underside. Please review all photographs carefully.
A hand-carved and painted miniature Northern Pintail drake decoy by noted Illinois River carver Wilfred J. Bush of Pekin, Illinois. The solid-body carving features glass eyes, a chestnut-brown head, distinctive white neck stripe and breast, dark finely decorated wings, and an elongated black tail. Signed “W. J. Bush, Pekin, Ill.” on the underside and retaining an old handwritten label, possibly dated 1963. Length: 6.5 inches
Condition
Overall good vintage condition with minor surface wear, scattered soiling, scratches, and small paint imperfections consistent with age. A fine age line is visible across the painted neck area. Old label and adhesive residue remain on the underside. Please review all photographs carefully.
