Glass-Eye Wigeon Drake Decoy
J. M. Hays Factory
Jefferson City, MO, c. 1930
14 1/2 in. long

A rare baldpate with a bright breast.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear, some glue to tight crack along underside, some tight age lines in breast, slight imperfection to wood above right neck seam, and minor touch-up to neck seam. One-and-three-quarter-inch spot of touch-up to top of head. Overall good condition for this hard-to-find species.

Provenance: Private Collection, Washington State

Size
14 1/2 in. long

Condition
Original paint with moderate gunning wear, some glue to tight crack along underside, some tight age lines in breast, slight imperfection to wood above right neck seam, and minor touch-up to neck seam. One-and-three-quarter-inch spot of touch-up to top of head. Overall good condition for this hard-to-find species.