Corb Reed Preening Canvasback Pair

James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970 A turned head pair of decoys displaying glass eyes, carved bill detail, his finest painted feathering, and carved raised wings and feet. The drake has eyelids and incised tail feather detail, is stamped "J C Reed 71" by the maker, signed and dated in ink on the bottom, and bears a painted "2323" on the bottom. The hen has a worn ink signature and bears a painted "2323" on the bottom. Original paint with minimal wear.