Frank Schmidt Full Sized Redhead Drake Decoy with Original Keel, Detroit, MI

Frank Schmidt Full Sized Redhead Drake Decoy with Original Keel, Detroit, MI
Frank Schmidt Full Sized Redhead Drake Decoy with Original Keel, Detroit, MI
Frank Schmidt Full Sized Redhead Drake Decoy with Original Keel, Detroit, MI
Frank Schmidt Full Sized Redhead Drake Decoy with Original Keel, Detroit, MI
Frank Schmidt Full Sized Redhead Drake Decoy with Original Keel, Detroit, MI
Frank Schmidt Full Sized Redhead Drake Decoy with Original Keel, Detroit, MI

Frank Schmidt Full Sized Redhead Drake Decoy with Original Keel, Detroit, MI

This listing is for a beautifully hand-carved gunner Redhead drake duck decoy by Frank Schmidt, one of the great Master Carvers, from Detroit, MI. Frank was the older brother of Benjamin (Ben) Schmidt. This beautiful Redhead drake decoy is beautifully carved, and hand-painted. Please see the photos for the best possible description.

This decoy is in great condition. Size: The drake measures 14 1/2L x 6H x 6 1/2W. He has carved wing tips into the body block, and has the classic, realistic Schmidt look - that makes these brothers two of the most desired carvers from Michigan/ St. Frank was born in 1879. He worked as a lather most of the time, but was also known as a boat builder, fisherman, market gunner and trapper.

He carved thousands of decoys on his own and often assisted his younger brother, Ben Schmidt. Many times, the brothers collaborated on a piece, so the decoy benefitted from both talents.

Because the work of the two men is similar, identification poses a problem. Frank Schmidt produced beautiful and desirable decoys. Few carvers offer the classic look that Frank does. The decoy pics, as nice as they are, do not compare to the beauty of the actual decoy you will receive, in person. The item "Frank Schmidt Full Sized Redhead Drake Decoy with Original Keel, Detroit, MI" is in sale since Thursday, December 07, 2017.

This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Hunting\Vintage Hunting\Duck Decoys". The seller is "upnorthhq" and is located in Romeo, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.


Frank Schmidt Full Sized Redhead Drake Decoy with Original Keel, Detroit, MI


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