Thomas Applegate (NJ), Broadbill

Toms River, New Jersey, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, hinge in the back allows decoy to open and close.

Length 15 in.

This decoy is uniquely hinged in the back so it can be open to reveal a hollow decoy capable to discretely transporting product to and from the blind.

Old gunning paint, tight crack in the neck.