Charming Antique Carved, Painted Folk Art Mallard Duck soalr eclipse to who it is attributed

to who it is attributed on the back of the frame (with the first and second names reversed) noting that he was born in 1876 in Seneca

I realized it is quite an excellent one in that regard too

though I'm not entirely certain what it once held

3 3/16" w x 3 5/8" d x 1 1/2" t

form a circle and a frame around the scene

Charming Antique Carved, Painted Folk Art Mallard Duck soalr eclipse to who it is attributedA wonderful small carved and painted mallard, with the head carved of a separate piece of wood and fitted into the body. (There is a bit of wiggle to it, but it remains attached.) Terrific old paint, and the rich dry wood patina to the unpainted underside tells us it is quite an old one. That little patch of light blue amid the softened black and white on either side makes me especially happy. A very sweet thing. 5 5 8" x 2 1 8" x 3" t and in good