Elizabeth City, North Carolina, before 1900, cast iron.

Length 8.75 in.

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Former collection of Philip Harvey.

The Elizabeth City Foundry was the source of most of the North Carolina iron sinkbox decoys. Originally called the Sanders Foundry, it was founded in early 1880s by Joseph Sanders. Early ruddy duck examples are among the most rare species found today.

Original, corrosion and pitting to the surface.