Russ Burr Two Miniature Carvings

Russ E. Burr (1887-1955) Hingham, MA, c. 1950 A standing black duck, signed on the bottom of the base with the maker's ink stamp. In original paint with light wear.

Dr. George Ross Starr Jr. (1915-1985) Duxbury, MA, c. 1960 A ruddy duck drake with raised wings and tail feathers. This little carving was part of lot 368 in the 1986 auction of Dr. Starr's decoys and bears his oval collection stamp and his inventory number on the bottom. In original paint with light wear and tail feather chips.