Charles Walker Mallard Drake

Charles Walker (1873-1954) Princeton, IL, c. 1925 16 in. long

This hollow turned-head carving bears the maker's name, date, and the Mackey stamp on the underside. It also retains the original slot weight and remnants of painted initials. Mostly original paint with moderate gunning wear, overpaint remains on breast, and overpaint on white has been taken down.

Provenance: William J. Mackey Jr. Collection John R. Wierdsma Collection

Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys, from the Collection of the late William J. Mackey Jr. of Belford, New Jersey," Hyannis, MA, Session III, August 21, 1973, lot 123, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

William J. Mackey Jr. Collection John R. Wierdsma Collection