Three Small Carved and Painted Duck Decoys

Description:

Three Small Carved and Painted Duck Decoys, America, early 20th century, a hollow blue wing teal hen, possibly by Charles Perdew (1874-1963),Henry, Illinois, the name "S. WILCOX" impressed on the bottom; a bluebill hen reportedly by "Clarence Krieser, Manitowac [sic], Wisconsin, c. 1936," according to a label on the bottom; and a possible Oldsquaw with "JS" and indistinct inscription on the base, (imperfections),ht. 4 to 5, lg. 11 to 13 in.
Estimate $400-600

-blue wing teal hen- repaired neck crack, possible repair to bill, a few shot holes, paint wear appears to have original paint.
-bluebill hen- old repaint, minor paint loss.
-poss. oldsquaw- paint wear, hole drilled on tail.



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