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CA. 1955 UNIQUE & SUPERB CARVED HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE C.U. LACOMBE 100% O.P.

$ 419.76

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Material: WOOD
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Brand: NORTH WEST
  • Duck Type: Merganser
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Features: Antique

    Description

    CIRCA 1955 UNIQUE & SUPERB CARVED HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE C.U. LACOMBE
    HERE IS A SUPERB CARVED & PAINTED HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE , MOST LIKELY FROM THE THOUSAND ISLAND , GREAT LAKES REGION . DECOY IS BRANDED ON BASE BY MAKER " MADE FOR HAROLD EVANS BY C.U. LARCOMBE".  HAROLD EVANS WAS A EARLY DECOY COLLECTOR AND KNOWN FOR  WRITING DECOY COLLECTING ARTICLES SUCH AS, HIS AND FRANK ASH'S ARTICLE ON STEVENS  FACTORY DECOYS  FOR THE "DECOY COLLECTORS GUIDE" MAGAZINE , IN 1967 , WHICH IS STILL CONSIDERED THE MOST ACCURATE WORK DONE TO DATE .                                                                                                                                                                                                                              DECOY HAS FINE FORM WITH SOLID BODY -VERY FINE PAINT DETAIL- GLASS EYES -TURNED HEAD , HIGH CARVED NECK SEAT- RAISED INCISED WINGS- PINCHED BREAST- FINE BILL DETAIL - AND  EXTENDED CREST . CONDITION IS EXCELLENT- NEAR PERFECT WITH VERY MINOR WEAR.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        DIMENSIONS:12.5" L x 7.5" T x 5.25" x 3.5"