James Walton Goldeneye Pair

James Walton (1891-1963) Milwaukee, WI, c. 1930 15 in. long

Two of only six Walton goldeneye known by the "Professor of Decoy Making." This Markham rig pair features feather carving on the back and wings. Original paint with light gunning wear.

Provenance: J. Grigsby Markham Rig Herb Desch Collection Private Collection

Literature: T. Thompson Bosworth, "J. H Walton: Professor of Decoy Making," Decoy Magazine, Sep/Oct 1996, p. 36, exact pair illustrated.

Provenance

J. Grigsby Markham Rig Herb Desch Collection Private Collection