Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, branded JL.

Length 18 in.

From the hunting rig of Joe Lewark.
Former collection of Bob Timberlake.

Pat O' Neal sold his sink box rig to the Swan Island Club and this decoy was from that rig as it is branded JL for John Lewark, a guide at the club.

Original paint chipping in places, working repair to the neck, hit by shot.