Cedar Island, Virginia, 1900s, carved and painted wood.

Length 10.5

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

Purchased from David O'Neal. on November 7, 2013.
Former collection of Malcolm Fleming.

This Knotts Island ruddy duck is one of the most iconic ruddy forms known in the southern decoy collecting community. Family members have reported that decoys from this rig were used by John Williams and were found in his rig but were probably made earlier by another family member.

Old gunning paint, bill is a professional replacement, wear to top of the head.