Murray Chappell (NC, 1916-1977), Pair of Coots

Currituck, North Carolina, circa 1950s, carved and painted wood and cork, one having the anchor rigging.

Length 11.5 in. c 8 x 6

From the hunting rig of Pinnell Griggs

Murray Chappell made a rig cork bodied decoys for his friend Pinnell Griggs.

Original paint with light gunning wear, wear to the tip of the bill on one.