Charlie Waterfield (NC, 1881-1973), Important Ruddy Duck

Knotts Island, North Carolina, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood.

Length 10 in.

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

Former collection of Charlie Hunter.

Charlie Waterfield learned decoy making as a kid from mentors John Cannon Waterfield, John Williams, and father in law, Ivey Stevens. Their influence is evident in his work. Charlie carved this significant ruddy in 1947 while at the Newport News Gun Club. He worked there from 1946 until 1964.

Original paint, age checks in the body.