Virginia Beach, Virginia, circa 1950s, painted canvas over wire construction.

Length 10 in.

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

Former collection of John Maddox.

A seldom seen coot decoy by M.R. Mathias constructed with a robust, curved wood spine and no wire ribs. A rig mate is published on page 83 of Gun Clubs of Back Bay and Currituck Sound by Archie Johnson and Bud Coppedge.

Old gunning paint with moderate wear.