Hollow New England white-winged scoter decoy, by unknown maker. This is one of the most interesting and purpose-carved Coots. The extremely long inlet head and attention to detail, such as the carved slit under the eyes and bill nostrils, can only be achieved by someone who has studied and gunned these birds. The body is hollow and very light with a single flattened lead keel secured by two brass screws with a leather line tie. The paint is original and shows some in-use wear on the left side, forward of the white wing spectrum. This scoter is folky and well-made with plenty of personality. 8-1/4''h, 7''w, 15''l. Provenance: Estate of Joseph ''Jay'' St. Mark, PhD, of Newtown, Connecticut, historian, appraiser, and collector of fine Americana.

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