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~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns
~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns

~ Susquehanna Canvasback Decoys: High Head, Jim Currier, Walter Sellers Patterns

$ 176.88

  • Duck Type: Canvasback
  • Vintage: Yes

Description

Offered for sale are 3 Drake Canvasback Duck Decoys by Lester "Butch" Parker (1952-2015) of Holtwood, Pennsylvania. Holtwood is along the Susquehanna River 30 miles north of Havre de Grace, MD. All 3 decoys are in very nice all original condition without major flaws and free of repairs or touch-up. The Walter Sellers pattern Canvasback with the darker grey back measures 17" long and almost 9" high. The paint pattern on the back is very nicely blended, and the underside has a partial horseshoe for the weight. The Jim Currier style drake measures 16" in length and 6" high and has a very bright paint appearance. There are some super thin long cracks to the underside that were present when the decoy was made and painted over (photos 23 & 24). The High Head Canvasback measures about 15" long and 11" high. The head and neck alone measure close to 7". The drake has typical flaws to the wood found in many Butch Parker decoys. There are wormholes on the head, neck, and bill. Some older discoloration and spotting are present on the breast along with some very tight stress cracks to the wood (photo16). Butch painted over a wood gouge on the right side as seen in photo 10. All of these flaws were present when the decoy was made and intended to be part of the appearance of the decoy. The paint is simple but pleasing with yellow hand-painted eyes as well. The undersides of all 3 Canvasbacks retain all their hardware and have combinations of lead keel weights, rigging rings, maker's copper tags, leather line ties, and all uppercase deep "PARKER" hot brands as seen in photo 3. The decoys will be bubble wrapped and mailed in a larger box with plenty of extra cardboard and paper packing material. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. The wood decoy stands are not included in the auction listing. The 3 Canvasback drakes are the only items for sale. Thanks so much for looking!