Archie Ginocchio Bluebill Drake

This is the exact decoy pictured on page 227 (top of page) of Wildfowl Decoys of California by Michael Miller. A great little solid redwood bluebill drake by Archie Ginocchio (Richmond, CA) ca. 1920s. This example has the diamond G stamp on the back which was the cattle brand the maker used on his cattle ranch in Pinole. Measures 13” in length. A great early CA bluebill.