Joe Tom Cranmer Canada Goose

Joe Tom Cranmer (1864-1944) Manahawkin, NJ, c. 1910 A traditional hollow decoy with the maker's classic eye grooves, bold body and a pronounced paddle tail. Illustrated in Doherty's book, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," this is one of the finest Cranmer goose decoys known to exist. Original paint with light gunning wear. A tight crack in the neck has been professionally reset.

Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, plate 309, p. 152, exact decoy illustrated.