Bill Enright Rare Sleeping Canvasback Pair

William "Billy" T. Enright (1913-1979) Toledo, OH, c. 1940 13 1/2 in. long

This pair represents two of only six of these decoys known. They were made for the St. Anne's Club and have "St. Anne's" stamps and specially carved keels with a taper for easy handling. Hen appear to be in mostly original paint with some working grey, and drake is in old gunning paint. Both have moderate gunning wear, including some age lines.

Provenance: Alan Haid Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl

Provenance

Alan Haid Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl