Elmer Crowell Goldeneye Hen

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1912 An early low head decoy with carved, raised primaries and incised tail feather detail. The bottom has a "Mackey Collection" ink stamp and an oval brand.

In early working repaint, with flaking and gunning wear.

Provenance: William J. Mackey Jr. Collection John E. Lennon 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" Boston, MA, 1973, Session III, Lot 304, exact bird illustrated.

Provenance

William J. Mackey Jr. Collection John E. Lennon Collection