George Soule Black Duck Hen and Eider Hen

George Soule (1912-1996) Freeport, ME, c. 1950 Two over-sized cork decoys made of the finest Portugese cork. Incised on the bottom of the keel of the black duck: “This hand made decoy by George V. Soule of Freeport, ME is a Delux Model of the Original “Coastal” decoy made in 1939 No. 1” with a circular lead “1” inserted in the bottom as well. The eider is signed in pencil “George V. Soule” on the side of the keel and has a round brass “1” inserted with “50” written in pencil below that. The other side of the keel states: “This decoy is one of the two on the 1991 L.L. Bean hunting catalog.” The family loaned this decoy to Bean’s for the cover photo. In excellent original condition with minimal wear.

Provenance: George V. Soule Collection

Provenance

George V. Soule Collection