avery-tillet-nc-1903-1963-canvas-over-wire-pintail
Lot 1096
Avery Tillet (NC, 1903-1963), Canvas-Over-Wire Pintail
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, this fine drake pintail is branded TP.

Length 17 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

Former collection of Gerald Perry.
Former collection of Philip Harvey.

Avery was the first born son of the famous market hunter, Alfonso Tillet. He became close friends with Manie Haywood and they earned a reputation of being some of the finest decoy makers in their time.

Original paint; minor wear to canvas.