With Fine Stylised Carving to the Tail and Wing Tips Hand Carved and Painted Wood Bearing Owners Embossed Copper Plate to Underside Inscribed "W. Appleton, Bristol, PA" and with Painted Inscription "W. Appleton" American, c.1900
6.5" high x 15.25" wide x 5.5" deep
A wonderfully sculptural example with a spirited character, the full bodied, hollow carved decoy is in genuine original working condition, retaining much of the historic painted decoration and particularly fine stylised detailing to the yellow head.
