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Early hollow carved brant decoy by Charles Charli

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Early hollow carved brant decoy by Charles Charli
Early hollow carved brant decoy by Charles "Charlie" Birch (1868-1951), Willis Wharf, VA. Decoy has tack eyes and great early form. OP with possible minor t/u on the black areas and white under the tail. Neck check with an old nail repair. An outstanding example by this maker. See "Decoys of Virginia and the Carolinas" by Fleckenstein, color plate pg. 43 for this decoy or one nearly identical and pg. 133-144 for more information on Birch. (decoy)