Russell Waterfield (VA, 1901-1948), Hen Canvasback

Back Bay, Virginia, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, stamped TOWNSEND on the bottom.

Length 17.75 in.

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

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Purchased from Lance Lavenstein on January 1, 2012.
Former collection of Harold Grimstead.

Russell Waterfield was the grandson of legend Malachi Waterfield. Hie decoys had an oversized muscular look about them. In the 1920s, Russell Waterfield's business cards advertised oversized decoys for sale. He was true to his word. This particular decoy has a Townsend brand indicated the owner of the decoy when it was used at the Possum Point Club.

Original paint, tight age check in the neck, tight age check on bottom.

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