Elmer Crowell Goldeneye Drake

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 3" tall

Nicely painted and preserved example with bold shades of green and purple on the head to provide the imitation of the vibrant iridescent colors seen on this species. Crowell's rectangular stamp on the bottom along with the species name and 21 written in pencil. #21 denotes it's place in the original set of 25 ducks it came in. Condition: Excellent and original Provenance: Marguerite Souther, family acquired from Crowell Betram K. & Nina Fletcher Little, acquired from above Warren M. Little, acquired from aboveLiterature: Nina Fletcher Little, "Little by Little: Six Decades of Collecting Decorative American Arts" New York, NY, 1984, p.173-176 partial Crowell miniature collection pictured and discussed.

Provenance

Marguerite Souther, family acquired from Crowell