Charles Sheldon Mallard
Charles Sheldon (1866-1950), Princeton, Illinois, c. 1940
The catalog record
Rare Mallard Decoy Charles Sheldon (1866-1950) Princeton, Illinois, c. 1940 15 1/2 in. long
A rare hollow mallard with excellent paint by Charles Walker and a sleek form. Despite the maker's skills, Sheldon was known to produce very few decoys. An "FHD" rig marking is painted on the underside for Princeton Fish & Game Club member Frank Dunbar. The lead weight is twice stamped "C. H. Sheldon." Original paint by Charles Walker with even gunning wear, including rubs and minor paint loss to underside.
Provenance: Robert Metcalf Collection
Literature: Paul W. Parmalee and Forrest D. Loomis, "Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois," DeKalb, IL, 1969, p. 264 and pl. 216, maker discussed and rigmate mallard illustrated.
Provenance
Robert Metcalf Collection
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