Abraham Smith Long-tailed Drake

Capt. Abe Smith Freeport, NY, c. 1890 12 in. long

A rare diver drake with a clean and stylish paint similar to that of Joseph Lincoln. Carved by a Long Island oyster house owner, a related example was selected for "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys." Original paint with light gunning wear, replaced eyes, and a restored bill.

Literature: Joe Engers, ed., "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys," Lewes, DE, 1990, p. 109, related decoys illustrated.