Luther M. Nickerson Three Goldeneyes

Luther M. Nickerson (1874-1951) Cotuit, MA, c. 1900 Two early Cape Cod drake decoys and one hen. The two drakes are round bottomed, both with early stylized carved, raised wings, one has painted eyes and is branded "HBN" for the rig of family descendent Howard B. Nickerson. The other drake has an incised "N" and "S L" for the rig of family descendant Stephen Nickerson. The hen is a flat bottomed decoy with carved, raised wing pattern, painted eyes, and carved bill detail. The hen is in original paint with craquelure along the back and light gunning wear. The drakes are in a mixture of original and in-use repaint, with heavy gunning wear.

Provenance: John E. Lennon Collection

Provenance

John E. Lennon Collection