J. Lewis Barkalow Red-breasted Merganser Drake

J. Lewis Barkalow (1875-1960) Forked River, NJ, c. 1920 A rare, hollow decoy with carved eyes and "Lou" Barkalow "LB" rig brands on the bottom of the decoy and weight. The initials "EB" are also stamped in the bottom of the original weight. Barkalow and his son Edgar (1910-1975) were baymen and guided sailing parties of fishermen and waterfowl hunters in the 1930s. Original paint, worn to the wood in places with gunning wear.

Provenance: J. Lewis Barkalow Rig Edgar Barkalow Rig Private Collection, New Jersey

Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 35, color plate VI, similar decoys illustrated.

Provenance

J. Lewis Barkalow Rig Edgar Barkalow Rig Private Collection, New Jersey