Joseph Lincoln Rigmate Canada Goose Pair

Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1920 It is highly unusual to find a perfectly matched pair of rigmate Canada geese by an early maker. This pair retains their original oak bottom boards used for rigging. The end of each board is marked with incised roman numerals, "VI" and "I," and "VI" and "III." The bird numbered VI and III is pictured on the contents page of Cap Vinal's book on Lincoln with a caption that reads, "A classic Lincoln goose used on Duxbury bay." These exemplary specimens, by one of New England's most famous makers, were stored in the rafters of a hunting and fishing shack on Duxbury Beach since their last use generations ago. Each is in original paint with checks along their right sides. These age checks are common in the large cedar blocks used in Lincoln's geese. Original neck cracks with minor touch-up. In-fill along body seams and possible minor whitewash to breasts.

Provenance: Boardman Rig, Duxbury Beach, Massachusetts Private Collection, by descent in the family

Literature: Cap Vinal, "Joseph W. Lincoln," Rockland, MA, 2002, table of contents page, one exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Boardman Rig, Duxbury Beach, Massachusetts Private Collection, by descent in the family