Chris Sprague Rig of Six Beach Birds

Chris T. Sprague (1887-1982) Beach Haven, NJ, c. 1930 18 in. long, 13 1/2 in. tall

This rig includes five Sprague peeps with the maker's signature on the underside. There is a sixth bird in the same style. Original paint with light wear.

Literature: Sotheby's and Guyette and Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery," New York, NY, January 22–23, 2000, p. 221, lot 609, related decoy illustrated.