Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, fish net weight ballast, published on page 167 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 11 in.

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

Former collection of Tommy O'Connor.
Former collection of Bob Gresham.
Former collection of Tilford Wade.

The Burgess ruddy ducks vary but they all have an outstanding presence. This example uses repurposed fish net weights for a keel. One of the finest Burgess decoys known.

Original paint with light gunning wear.