Frank Gaskill (NC, 1879 or 1880-1942), Brant

Portsmouth Island, circa 1900s, carved and painted wood.

Length 20 in.

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

Former collection of Ted Moseley.

Frank Gaskill brant decoys are highly desired by collectors. His work influenced many other waterman who served at the Life Saving Station on Portsmouth Island. Most of his decoys were carved in a swimming form which provides the collector a sense of movement while the decoy rests on the shelf. Many of his decoys received hard use.

Old gunning paint with moderate wear.