Solomon Beasley (NC, 1850-1935), Redhead

Sea Gull, North Carolina, before 1900, carved and painted wood, branded RS.

Length 16 in.

Solomon Beasley was a master carpenter in Currituck County. He built quality furniture, decoys, and boats. His decoys are extremely rare and most were made before the turn of the century. His decoys have a very distinctive pinched bill. This example bears the Robert Sawyer brand.

Old gunning paint, working repair to the neck, added nail on the left side to stabilize the head.

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