Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and painted wood, hen is branded JL, hen is published on page 144 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 18 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

Former Collection of Bob Timberlake.
From the hunting rig of Joe Lewark, guide at the Swan Island Club.

Pat O'Neal made some classic redheads and canvasback decoys which he hunted with his sinkbox. He sold this hunting rig which included this pair to the Swan Island Club. The hen is branded JL for Joe Lewark, a guide at the club.
Exhibited at Duke University 2023.

Old gunning paint and working neck repairs on both decoys, hen has some wood wear on bottom of the bill, the drake is hit by shot.