William Buck Crawford Bluebill

William "Buck" Crawford (1857-1934) Smiths Falls, ON, Canada, c. 1915 An early example out of Crawford's personal gunning rig, this bluebill has finely carved details to the bill, wings and tail. Branded "W.J.C" on underside. In original paint with light gunning wear; shot scars to left side of body; rub to tip of bill; old coat of sealer.

Literature: Jim Stewart and Larry Lunman," Decoys of the Thousand Islands," Erin, ON, 1992, pp. 117-118.