George Warin Pintail Drake

George Warin (1830-1905) Toronto Islands, Ontario, Canada, c. 1880 16 1/2 in. long

This rare hollow decoy is branded "J.S.W.,""D.S.," and "H.M.S." for Long Point Company President Joseph S Wheelright (member 1927-1941), and members Dean Sage (member 1897-1902), and Henry M Sage (member 1902-1933). It was finished with a thin neck, long bill, and fine paint details. Original paint with even gunning wear and repaired chip to top of tail.

Provenance: Long Point Company Roger Young Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl

Literature: Bernie Gates, "Ontario Decoys II," Kingston, ON, 1986, p. 38, Long Point members listed.

Provenance

Long Point Company Roger Young Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl