Posted 1 year ago
brock
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Can anyone help me identify this wood duck. It was my grandfather's and I am curious about it. Thanks for any help. I have another one of his I will be showing as well. Thanks again.
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Mallard.
Scott
It is a male mallard, decoy. They are made all over the place so if it is unsigned you probably won't have much luck tracing it down to who made it. I have seen lots of them carved and whittled then painted up in New England years ago. Lots of hunters would carve their own decoys during the winter months. Some of them bring a big price.
Thank you very much. I don't believe it is signed so I may not ever know for sure. I believe it is quite old though because I remember it being in his basement years ago. Thanks for sharing.
brock
okay brock the guy i go too will be able to help you he is one of the best. his web page is decoyinfo.com and his email address is decoyinformation@gmail.com and his phone number is 1- 613-922 - 7000 the guy is one of the best and the best part is it is free he dont charge a dime for his service.
forgot to mention let me know what he says thanks
Awesomew! Thank you!!!! I will definitely let you know what he says!.. Thank you for your help!
brock
I just sent the email....Thank you again. I will let you know!
okay thanks brock
Hey Unfortunately I didn't get any additional information but thanks for your help. If I should find anymore out I will let you know.
brock
Could he have carved it himself? Or maybe a local carver?? My father-in-law carved quite a few decoys over the years. Some for use others as decorative items. Your's is beautiful!!
Hi I am sorry to be so late in responding. Well he whiddle along side the courthouse with a bunch of other elderly men but that was the extent of his carving. Thank you