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Lot 1435
attributed Wallace O'Neal, Sr. (NC, 1867-1955), Redhead
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Corolla, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, tack eyes.

Length 16.5 in.

Former collection of Kroghie Andresen.
Found in the Wallace O' Neal, Jr estate in 1976.

This very old Corolla decoy may have been made by Wallace O'Neal, Sr when he lived there prior to moving to Poplar Branch. A rig mate is published on page 190 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Original paint with heavy gunning wear, stable crack ain neck, wear to bill, age check down back left side..