Rigmate pair of mallards, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, circa 1945. Hen has slightly turned head. Both are branded "RES" for Ruben Ed Sommer (1899-1961) who was an owner/ member of the Rice Pond near Chillicothe, Illinois. Both retain Perdew weight.

Original paint with good patina and minor to moderate wear; hairline crack in drake's bill; very minor amount of touchup to approximately 3/4" of tail area where paint had flaked away and also to very small area at back of neck seat of drake.