Markham Rig Blue-winged Teal

Markham Rig Ontario, Canada, c. 1880 12 1/2 in. long

A teal decoy with a high humped back, hollow body, and broad blue wing patches. This bird was likely made by Walker Morley and emanates from the Markham rig. It is one of only four known teal examples from the rig. Original paint with light wear, including a few stacking marks and very minor spot of touch-up in front of right eye.

Provenance: Markham Rig Roger Young Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl

Literature: Keith Avann and David Ness, "Walker T. Morley and the Markham Rig" Parts 1-3, "The Rig," Fall 2012, Spring 2013, and Spring 2014, Morley and Markham rigs discussed and illustrated.

Provenance

Markham Rig Roger Young Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl