Ontario 27. Hollow carved bluebill drake, D.K. Nichol, Smith Falls, Ontario. Highly detailed feather carving. Near mint working repaint by DW Nichol; small chip missing from one wing tip.
Provenance: Knight collection. Formerly in the collection of Hal Evans, Evans stamps on underside. (2,500 - 3,500)
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Rare “low head” model mallard, George Warin, Toronto, Ontario, last quarter 19th century. With unusual champhered bottom edge. Branded “MC” for Manson Campbell. Original paint that has darkened with age; minor wear; tail chip missing; lightly hit by shot; head has lifted slightly from body a long time ago a small nail was added to each side.
Literature: “Ontario Decoys II,” Bernie Gates, p. 64. (3,000 - 4,000)
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Wood duck drake, Ken Anger, Dunnville, Ontario. Shows good age. Very good and original.
Provenance: Knight collection. Purchased at the April 1990 Julia and Guyette decoy auction. (3,000 - 5,000)
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30. Rare “round head” style redhead drake, Thomas Chambers, Toronto, Ontario, 1st quarter 20th century. A combination of original paint with minor to moderate wear and old touch up; crack in breast; several small dents and shot marks. (1,200 - 1,500)
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