Early Oversize White-Winged Scoter Decoy, Joseph W.
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Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938)
Accord, MA, c. 1890
18 in. long 11 1/2 in. wide
A massive hollow scoter decoy used at Cohasset. A collector inscription on the bottom board calls this an “Oversize Storm Coot” and relays "1879 Joe Lincoln White-Wing Scoter Made for My Grandfather, Benjamin Cutler Clark of Cohasset. Note typical Lincoln weight, rawhide, close-set nails. — Ellery H. Clark, Jr."
Old working paint with even gunning wear, including a neck crack.
Provenance: Benjamin Cutler Clark Rig
Ellery Clark Collection
Private Collection
Accord, MA, c. 1890
18 in. long 11 1/2 in. wide
A massive hollow scoter decoy used at Cohasset. A collector inscription on the bottom board calls this an “Oversize Storm Coot” and relays "1879 Joe Lincoln White-Wing Scoter Made for My Grandfather, Benjamin Cutler Clark of Cohasset. Note typical Lincoln weight, rawhide, close-set nails. — Ellery H. Clark, Jr."
Old working paint with even gunning wear, including a neck crack.
Provenance: Benjamin Cutler Clark Rig
Ellery Clark Collection
Private Collection
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Early Oversize White-Winged Scoter Decoy, Joseph W.
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