Old Decoy ID

[Scott S]

Can anyone tell me the make and age of this decoy? It was given to me by my wife's grandpa, along with a matching hen, and they are some of my most prized possessions, yet I know nothing about them.
I think the shape and style of these is fantastic, and may have to try replicating them with cork this winter.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Scott S]

Picture-oops.

 

[Lee Harker]

It's a factory decoy...not a Mason or a Dodge (I don't think). Animal Trap???

 

[TimJ]

Looks like a Victor to me, that is the same animal trap company Lee is thinking of. I see them every once in a while in antique shops but they are usually not in very good shape. Yours looks to be in nice shape.

Tim

 

[Scott S]

They are in pretty decent shape, considering he used them for a long time, and as far as he can remember, they were never repainted. There's plenty of wear on them, but it only gives them more character.
Here's a picture of one of the others her grandpa gave me. It too is in great shape for being a cloth decoy he hunted over for years.

 

[Scott S]

Ok, so I'm not savvy enough to post inline I guess. Try again......

 

[george w]

that specialized in stuffed canvas decoys---you might want to contact the h de g museum--they have a few on display-

 

[Michael J.]

Armstrong featherweight decoy company, out of Houston Texas, canvas stuffed with kapok.

 

[Rod VanZile]

Scott, it could be a Gundlefinger factory decoy made in Missouri. I have a drake mallard on my shelf. It was ID'd by a collector. Good luck.