Pair of Hollow Mallard Decoys

Description:

Pair of Hollow Mallard Decoys, Charles Perdew (1874-1963),Henry, Illinois, early 20th century, the hen with turned head, both with inset glass eyes, delineated bills, and distinctive shaped tail, the drake with applied weight, varnished, ht. 6 3/4, 7 1/2, lg. 14, 17 in., respectively.
Estimate $800-1,200

The hen is repainted, the drake has a coat of varnish, appears to have most of its original paint.


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