Old Decoy ID

Scott S

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Can anyone tell me the make and age of this decoy? It was given to me by my wife's grandpa, along with a matching hen, and they are some of my most prized possessions, yet I know nothing about them.
I think the shape and style of these is fantastic, and may have to try replicating them with cork this winter.
Thanks in advance.

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Looks like a Victor to me, that is the same animal trap company Lee is thinking of. I see them every once in a while in antique shops but they are usually not in very good shape. Yours looks to be in nice shape.

Tim
 
They are in pretty decent shape, considering he used them for a long time, and as far as he can remember, they were never repainted. There's plenty of wear on them, but it only gives them more character.
Here's a picture of one of the others her grandpa gave me. It too is in great shape for being a cloth decoy he hunted over for years.

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that specialized in stuffed canvas decoys---you might want to contact the h de g museum--they have a few on display-
 
Scott, it could be a Gundlefinger factory decoy made in Missouri. I have a drake mallard on my shelf. It was ID'd by a collector. Good luck.
 
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