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Pair of Chauncy Wheeler 1/2 Size Mallard Flyers

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699A. Exceedingly rare half-size wall mounts by Chauncey M. Wheeler (1862 - 1937) of Alexandria Bay, New York. Wheeler was "One of the most prolific carvers in Alexandria Bay and dean of the Holland St. Decoy Makers." He was the first in the area to carve a definite eye line, make oversized decoys, and create decorative full sized flying ducks and half flying birds. This is the only known pair of half model mallard flyers. From the estate of Chauncey Wheeler and Wheeler home center of the Holland Street boatyard on Alexandria Bay. According to Marie Tousant, daughter of Chauncey Wheeler, very few flyers were made and most were given by Wheeler as personal gifts. This one of a kind set remained in the family home where they've been on the wall for the past

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