Stunning 19th Century Primitive Working Decoy with Copper Neck Mend saddle vice and another larger one I

and another larger one I am listing simultaneously

Large enough for a doll but pretty nice on its own

I'd call this great old tin and wood toy candlestick telephone a teaching toy--and increasingly so

There is a fair amount out there about Beverland

9 3/4" x 7 5/8"

Stunning 19th Century Primitive Working Decoy with Copper Neck Mend saddle vice and another larger one ITo my sensibilities, this is just about the most beautiful decoy I've ever seen, and really just pure sculpture to me in no small part due to this fantastic collar mend, copper I believe, around the neck, with a wonderful row of fat iron nails down the front seam; the perfect enhancement to its elegant form and weathered black painted surface. More fat nails for eyes on the head, and others here and there all over, and an old lead plate on the