So, the maker of this decoy branded W. CLARKE see picture of this brand from the article is still a bit of a mystery. It is certainly appears that this decoy is by same hand. Also see the very similar W. Clarke branded canvasback here from the article as well.
This decoy is all original paint except for some minor touch-up underneath the tail to cover an old chip. It has good original glass eyes. It does have a number of shot marks to the body and head, and some wear to the tip of the bill, and tail from use. There is also wear to the paint around the neck seam and further up the neck no doubt from the anchor line being wrapped around it.
This is great chance to own a wonderful decoy that is part of the mystery behind the Jimmy Clark family decoys. Measures 16-3/4 long; 6-1/4 wide and 7-3/4 tall. Please ask questions or for more pictures. The item "VINTAGE CLARK(E) FAMILY DRAKE MERGANSER HOLLOW DUCK DECOY ONTARIO ORIGINAL PT" is in sale since Sunday, October 16, 2016. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Hunting\Vintage Hunting\Duck Decoys".
The seller is "factorybird" and is located in East Jordan, Michigan. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe.