P.O. Drury Rare Mallard Drake

P.O. Drury New Boston, IL, c. 1900 15 1/2 in. long

An early Mississippi River decoy from the turn-of-the-century, ink stamped "Made by P.O. Drury, New Boston, Ill" on the underside. The hollow high head was made with influence from the Mason Decoy Factory. Original paint with light gunning wear.

Provenance: Robert Metcalf Collection

Literature: Paul W. Parmalee and Forrest D. Loomis, "Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois," DeKalb, IL, 1969, pp. 134-135, Drury discussed.

Provenance

Robert Metcalf Collection