Sam Smith (NY), Swan Island Club Canvasback with Signed Copy of Swan Island Club 1872- A History- 2014

Amityville, New York, before 1900, carved and painted wood, tacks eyes, branded W. Minot and J. Bryant, including a signed copy of Swan Island Club 1872-A History-2014 Currituck, North Carolina by C. John Sullivan, Jr.

Length 16 in.

From the Personal Collection of C. John Sullivan, Jr., Fallston, Maryland

William Minot was an original member until his death on February 26, 1894. John Bryant became a member on July 17, 1884 and resigned on September 22, 1896.

Old gunning paint, age checks in the body, paint on the head professionally strengthened.