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Canvasback Drake Decoy, Capt. John C. Schweikart

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Canvasback Drake Decoy, Capt. John C. Schweikart

Item Details

Description

Capt. John C. Schweikart (1870-1954)
Detroit and Strawberry Island, MI, c. 1910
16 1/2 in. long

A hollow decoy exhibiting the maker's "signature" reared-back bull neck, aluminum wing tips and primaries, and a thin paddle tail.
In gunning repaint with gunning wear, partially taken down.

Provenance: Len Carnaghi Collection

Condition

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