Vintage Tundra Swan (Whistling Swan) Decoy Hand Carved Very Large & Graceful
Vintage Tundra Swan (Whistling Swan) Decoy Hand Carved Very Large & Graceful. Here is a Vintage Tundra Swan (Whistling Swan) hand carved wood decoy in excellent shape for one that has actually been used rather than displayed. This bird has an unusual and natural pose, which makes it interesting and pleasing to the eye. As you can see in the photos, it is perfectly balanced and it sits gracefully in the water - Just as a live one would!! There is no weight on the bottom as is typical of many other decoys. And maybe that is why a weight was not needed. It appears to read Gary N. Crossman, however we have no idea whether he made this, signed it, owned it, or someone else put it there. Light scuffing and nicks on the bottom and sides make me think this decoy was used, stored, and moved around with other decoys. It has a small chip of paint missing on the tail end and there is a small separation where the head and neck are attached. (see photo) This decoy was not used for the 26 years in which I had it.
I have loved it, looked at it, and cherished it. Now it is time for it to go to a new home and someone else to do the same. Please review all photos carefully for your own assessment of condition and other details as we are not wood decoy experts. Demensions: All measurements are approximate. From tip of beak to end of tail: 32 inches.
Beak is 2 3/4 long. Chest to tail end: 23 inches. Height of body: 6 1/2 inches.Width of body: 8 inches. From tip of beak to curve in neck: 11 inches. Thank you for viewing this item. We describe our listings as realistic as possible noting both good points and bad.
We answer questions as quickly as possible. The item "Vintage Tundra Swan (Whistling Swan) Decoy Hand Carved Very Large & Graceful" is in sale since Wednesday, April 26, 2017. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Hunting\Vintage Hunting\Duck Decoys". The seller is "traveler4455" and is located in Venice, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country//Region of Manufacture: United States