Glenn Cameron Canvasback Drake

Judge Glenn J. Cameron (1882-1958) Chillicothe, IL, c. 1910 15 1/4 in. long

A hollow decoy with a Mackey Collection ink stamp and the maker's "GJC" initials branded in the underside. Regarding the Cameron rig, William J. Mackey, Jr. reveals that "all the usual ducks were included but the Canvasback deserve a special word. These birds, all in fine condition, show an excellent combed paint pattern and a fine proud head that reflects the look of this handsome bird. They are excellent examples of good handmade decoys of the area." Original paint with even gunning wear, early touch-up to reset neck and a spot on left cheek.

Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection

Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys from the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr., of Belford, New Jersey," Hyannis, MA, Sessions I-II, July 17-18, 1973, lot 546, exact decoy listed. Paul W. Parmalee and Forrest D. Loomis, "Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois," DeKalb, IL, 1969, p. 299, pl. 249, related decoys illustrated.

Provenance

William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection