Thomas Chambers (1860-1948)
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1914
16 in. long
These hollow decoys are each branded "A.H. BUHL," for Arthur H. Buhl, who was a St. Clair Shooting Club member from 1914 to 1933. Referring to this exact Chambers redhead hen in 2004, decoy specialist Russ Goldberger described it as the "Best example I have seen!" The drake is a perfectly matched rigmate. The underside of the hen also bears a "RY" stamp for Ontario collector Roger Young, a paper "Kirson Collection" sticker, and a Ward Museum exhibition sticker.
Original paint with minimal gunning wear.
Provenance:Provenance: Hen:
Arthur Buhl Rig
Harry Seitz Collection
Paul Brisco Collection
Roger Young Collection
Donald Kirson Collection
Drake:
Arthur Buhl Rig
Don Kirson Collection, acquired 2006
Literature: Bernie Gates, "Ontario Decoys II," Kingston, ON, 1986, p. 168, closely related examples illustrated.
Exhibited at the Chesapeake Wildfowl Expo, The Ward Museum, Salisbury, MD, Oct. 10-11, 2008
Condition
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