The bird appears to be Cape Cod, similar in body/head shape to Monomoy traditions. The decoy is carved from a single piece of wood with attached root head. The bottom displays strong remnants of a brand, 'Bristol __' which was under a [now missing] lead ballast weight. The brand appears to be that of the Bristol Gun Club; likely the Bristol (Connecticut) hunting and fishing club which was founded in 1923 and is still in operation. The bird is of wonderful form.
Date: First half of the 20th century...
Measurement: Length: 18.25"; height: 10.25"; width: 6"
Condition: The tail has a chip; body age checks. Paint is worn, thinning, gone yet soulful; bird is sound.
$1,450
SKU: 859-65
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
Please click on images to expand.
473 Main Street, P.O. Box 129W, West Townsend, MA 01474
Ph. (978) 597-8084 | Email drh@aaawt.com
All content © Antique Associates at West Townsend
