George Sibley (IL,1861-1968), Bluebill

Whitehall, Michigan, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, glass eyes.

Length 11.5 in.

For many years, the Sibley decoy was attributed to Mr. X, a moniker given by Joe French. George Sibley founded Sibley and Co. in 1899 and began producing decoys with unique removable/replaceable hardwood bills, turned head.

Old gunning paint with light wear.