Swan Island Club Bluebill

Long Island, New York, circa 1890, carved and painted wood, branded J.C. Carter and Moses Williams.

Length 13.5 in.

This decoy is unlike the typical wide hipped Sam Smith from the Swan Island Club. It is an early bird carved on Long Island and brought to the club by a New York member, very important brands from early club membership.

Old gunning paint with moderate wear, tight age checks in the body.