The Berkeley Foundry in Norfolk, Virginia, which made iron works since its inception in 1894, was purchased by Sam Jones in 1919. Sam was an active outdoorsman on Ocracoke Island, particularly with the Green Island Club.This sink box decoy was used there. This exact decoy is published on page 9 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 12.5 in.

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

Former collection of Dick Darcey.

Worn original paint.