Attributed to Isaiah Brown Bluebill Drake Decoy

Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada. 1st Quarter 20th Century. Attributed to Isaiah Brown. A very rare species for him. Strong original paint and condition. Brown worked as guide at the The Toronto Big Creek Duck Hunting Club on Long Point L Erie Ont. A commercial fisherman boat builder, decoy maker and a deputy Game Warden in the 1890s at Longpoint. Note ridge down centre of back near tail, face tapering into bill and detailed speculum with lines all his features. Pencil, "Blue Bill" on bottom.

Estimate:$560.92

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