John Zwicker Eider Drake

John Zwicker (1849-1933) Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, c. 1900 16 in. long

Of Zwicker, the Guyettes, in "Decoys of Maritime Canada," write, "His eider decoys with their graceful lines and pleasing paint patterns are among the finest made in Canada or the United States." Old gunning paint with even wear, a tail chip, and some spot touch-up.

Literature: Dale and Gary Guyette, "Decoys of Maritime Canada," Exton, PA, 1983, pp. 73 and 164, related decoy illustrated and discussed.