Chauncey Wheeler Outstanding Goldeneye Hen

Chauncey Wheeler (1888-1945) Alexandria Bay, NY, 1927 15 in. long

A refined whistler hen with excellent blended paint. This is one of the finest Wheeler goldeneye decoys known to exist. The underside is labeled and dated, 1927.

In describing a related hen diver, Mackey observes, "He never achieved such mastery in the painting of his drakes." Excellent original paint with minimal wear.

Literature: William J. Mackey Jr., "American Bird Decoys," New York, NY, 1965, p. 107, hen plumage discussed.