Keyes Chadwick Goldeneye Drake

Henry Keyes Chadwick (1865-1958) Oak Bluffs, MA, c. 1930 A full-bodied decoy with an inset circular weight. From the rig of John G. MacKenty, author of the 1953 book, "Duck Hunting." Branded "JGM" on the back and the bottom of the decoy. The decoy was later collected by Stanley Murphy, author of "Martha's Vineyard Decoys," and is illustrated in his book. His "M in a Merganser head" collection stamp is on the bottom. Original paint with gunning wear, and a filled check along the bottom.

Provenance: John G. MacKenty Collection Stanley Murphy Collection John E. Lennon Collection

Literature: Stanley Murphy, "Martha's Vineyard Decoys," Boston, MA, 1978, p. 54, plate 36, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

John G. MacKenty Collection Stanley Murphy Collection John E. Lennon Collection