Sea Gull, North Carolina, circa 1880s, carved and painted wood.

Length 26 in.

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

Former collection of George W. Thompson of Cazenovia, New York.

He was one of the early settlers to the Sea Gull area. He owned a 62 acre farm which was located between Monkey Island and the Swan Island Club. His known decoys are rare and are some of the earliest from North Carolina.

Old gunning paint, age check on left side, working repair to the neck.