Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA

Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA
Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA
Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA
Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA
Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA
Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA
Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA
Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA
Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA
Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA
Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA

Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA
I'm a collector, not an expert so I try to give my best opinion on carvers and condition, but won't take any decoys back if you have a different opinion. All pictures taken inside with mixed fluorescent and incandescent lighting. I'm not sure when it was made, but most likely early 1900's. This decoy was made for hunting and has a few scars to show for it, including a large crack on the bottom. Nice old gunning repaint and detail, a warrior that displays well with character. CONDITION: Use the multiple pictures to assess condition. Very good; neck crack, but structurally sound; solid body; most likely an old working repaint; normal gunning use wear and tear; scuff on side; wear on bill. Dimensions i n Inches (Length by Width by Height) and Weight in Lbs-Oz. Approximately 16 x 4.5 x 7.5 inches ; 2 Lb - 6 oz. More about the carver from the Ward Museum. Ira Hudson was born in 1873 in Maryland but he grew up in Delaware. He later moved to Chincoteague, Virginia and raised his large family of nine children with his wife Eva.

Udson built his own home and started carving decoys in 1897. Using white pine, balsa, cedar or any other wood he could procure (from driftwood or old ships masts for example), Hudson carved both hollow and solid birds that have a life-like appearance. Hudson was an innovative carver and portrayed his birds in a variety of positions. His flying ducks, hissing geese and crooked neck brant stand out among his works.

He did not adhere to any particular style, carving some decoys with extensive head detailing and others without. The tails flow or jut from the bodies, and some have been fluted. Iron upholstery tacks serve as eyes, and neck shelves appear on every decoy, but in various positions. It seems Hudson did not weight his decoys unless a customer requested him to do so. Some of his paint patterns exhibit elaborate details and scratch painting techniques, though others remain quite simple.

It is estimated that Hudson carved over 60,000 decoys in his lifetime, most of which were shorebirds, Buffleheads and Hooded Mergansers, along with a few other species. Along with his decoys, most of which are solid, as opposed to hollow decoys, he made quite miniatures and flying birds and fish. Hudson also spent part of his time carving and building boats. Decoy making in the Hudson home was a family affair; all the kids helped in some capacity, usually sanding bodies or bushel baskets of decoy heads.

Hudson often required the help of Norman and Delbert to fill his orders. With the help of his family, Hudson produced some twenty-five thousand decoys, many of which have been lost to the abuses of hunters and the elements. Ira Hudson's career and life were ended by a fatal blood clot. His children, Norman and Delbert, carved and his grandson, Bob, continue to carve. The item will be carefully and securely packaged. Your satisfaction is my guarantee. The item "Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA" is in sale since Monday, November 13, 2017. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Hunting\Vintage Hunting\Duck Decoys". The seller is "mrsciguy" and is located in Milford, Delaware.

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Nice Vintage Ira Hudson Pintail Duck Decoy Tack Eyes Chincoteague VA


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