Two Mallard Hen Decoys, Wilson Michel, New Orleans, Louisiana. 1930's
Two Mallard Hens, Wilson Michel, New Orleans, Louisiana. One with back preening turned head and one with slightly turned forward head. Strong original paint on both with minor paint touch up where the heads meet the neck seats. Raised carved primary wings on both. Both with glass eyes, with fine cracks on the eyes of the preener. There is bill damage with wood filler applied to the forward head and the head is slightly loose.
The preener has had wood filler applied at neck; they both have minor wear at edge of tails and very small flakes on the heads. Both decoys appear to have never been rigged. 10" x 4.5" x 4.5" and 12" x 4" x 4".
A wonderful pair of early New Orleans decoys. Please see the numerous photos as they are an important part of the description.
The decoys will be well packed to ensure safe arrival. The item "Two Mallard Hen Decoys, Wilson Michel, New Orleans, Louisiana. 1930's" is in sale since Thursday, March 25, 2021. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Hunting\Vintage Hunting\Duck Decoys".
The seller is "masar_78" and is located in Shaftsbury, Vermont. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Duck Type: Mallard