Daniel Demott Swimming Brant

Daniel Demott (1847-1930) Oceanside, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 A talented carpenter, cabinet-maker, and family wood mill operator, Demott created some of the finest brant decoys to ever come from Long Island. The decoy displays tack eyes, incised bill delineation, and carved raised wings. It has "SGH" stamped in the bottom for the Headley collection.

This brant is from a rig obtained from Daniel DeMotts's grandson in the 1950's. In old paint with flaking and gunning wear.

Provenance: Demott Family William J. Mackey Jr. Collection, acquired from the above c. 1950s Somers G. Headley Collection Bud Ward Collection Dr. John F. Reiger Collection, acquired from the above, 1989

Provenance

Demott Family William J. Mackey Jr. Collection, acquired from the above c. 1950s Somers G. Headley Collection Bud Ward Collection Dr. John F. Reiger Collection, acquired from the above, 1989