Brockville, Ontario, circa 1962, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, branded E. FOX.

Length 16 in.

Ernie Fox was a World War II veteran and lost both of his legs in a mortar explosion. He began carving decoys in 1953 from cedar logs donated by hydro workers. This composed pair has fine comb feather painting and alert head posing.

Original paint with light gunning wear, drake has a tight age check in the back.