Description:
Miniature Feeding Canvas Back Drake Decoy, Anthony Elmer Crowell (1862-1952),East Harwich, Massachusetts, on a carved mound base, rectangular impressed mark "A.E. CROWELL MAKER East Harwich Mass.," and penciled "CANVAS BACK DRAKE" species identification on base, (small tail tip chip, minor retouch),ht. 2 1/2 in.
Estimate $600-800
Minor retouch to a few spots: under one eye, on one side of neck, one side of upper breast, one spot on one wing, and to tail tip chip.
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