RARE AND EARLY GREEN WING TEAL DRAKE by Bob White, Tullytown, PA. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Gunning model with deep relief wing separation and raised carved wing tips. Fluted tail carving. Detailed comb painted feather work to back and sides. Fine paint ticking to breast and cheeks. Head turned slightly left. Bill with nostril, mandible and nail carving. Retains black button eyes. Unique carved keel and leather rigging. For additional information see "Decoy Magazine," Sept./Oct., 1990, page 18, "New Jersey Decoys" by H. Fleckenstein, Jr., page 216, and the Burlington County Historical Society, "The Bob White Collection," Plate 1. Overall length is approximately 11 1/2 inches. An outstanding and rare carving by this maker. 1200-1500