Benjamin Holmes Bluebill Hen

Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912) Stratford, CT, c. 1880 A classic Connecticut broadbill exhibiting great form and a "F. B." brand for the Francis Burritt rig. Commodore Francis Burritt (1850-1928) was an avid yachtsman and sportsman. He began compiling his hunting rig in his teens and it consisted of decoys primarily from Connecticut's earliest makers, Albert Laing (1811-1886) and Ben Holmes (1843-1912). In old repaint, worn to the wood with heavy gunning wear.

Provenance: Commodore Francis Burritt Rig Todd Lovell Collection

Provenance

Commodore Francis Burritt Rig Todd Lovell Collection