Wallace O'Neal, Sr (NC, 1896-1976), Pair of Widgeon

Aydlett, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, Rig mates page 64.

Length 17.5 in. x 10 x 6.5

Purchased from the O'Neal Estate Sale by Eddie Younts in 1976

A rig mate pair is published on page 64 of Waterfowl Heritage North Carolina Decoys and Gunning Lore by Neal Conoley.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, working repair to the the neck of the drake, hen neck repair has traces of glue in the repaired seam, wear to the tail on each.

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