john-lewark-nc-1842-1906-redhead
Lot 3041
John Lewark (NC, 1842-1906), Redhead
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Lewark Hill, North Carolina, circa 1880, carved and painted wood.

Length 15 in.

Former collection of Kroghie Andresen.

He was one of the early settlers to the Sea Gull area. He owned a 62 acre which was located between Monkey Island and the Swan Island Club. His known decoys are rare and are some of the earliest from North Carolina.

Old gunning paint, hit by shot.