Ike Merril Gallop (NC, 1878-1952), Rare Ruddy Duck

Halls Harbor, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, unique iron ballast.

Length 12 in.

From the Personal Collection of Philip and Susan Harvey.

This rare ruddy duck was a part of his early market hunting stand. Ruddy duck meat was in great demand in New York City restaurants and would fetch a dollar a piece at market.

Strong paint.

Original paint worn to bare wood pin places, wear to top of the head, age check in top of the head, tight and stable neck crack, age checks in the body, some wood decay in the bottom.