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

Length 17.5 in.

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

Former collection of Bob Timberlake.
From the Swan Island Club stand.

Pat O'Neal made some classic redheads and canvasback decoys which he hunted with his sinkbox. He sold this group of decoys to the Swan Island Club. The hen is branded JL for Joe Lewark, a guide at the club.

Drake is in original paint with moderate wear, working repair on the neck, age check down the back. Hen is in old gunning paint, working repair to the neck.