Stunning 19th Century Primitive Working Decoy with Copper Neck Mend saddle vice He was not only extraordinarily

He was not only extraordinarily prolific

There is a fair amount out there about Beverland

9 3/4" x 7 5/8"

and they ought to be planted in vessels worthy of them

Stunning 19th Century Primitive Working Decoy with Copper Neck Mend saddle vice He was not only extraordinarilyTo my sensibilities, this is just about the most beautiful decoy I've ever seen, and really just pure sculpture to me in no small part due to this fantastic collar mend, copper I believe, around the neck, with a wonderful row of fat iron nails down the front seam; the perfect enhancement to its elegant form and weathered black painted surface. More fat nails for eyes on the head, and others here and there all over, and an old lead plate on the