Solid redwood canvasback drake by Tom Daily (San Francisco, CA). As Mike Miller indicates on page 347 of Wildfowl Decoys of California, “Tom Daily produced some of the oldest decoys in California”. This example is circa 1890. Old in use repaint consistent with the original style and likely done by the maker. Measures 16” in length.
Solid redwood canvasback drake by Tom Daily (San Francisco, CA). As Mike Miller indicates on page 347 of Wildfowl Decoys of California, “Tom Daily produced some of the oldest decoys in California”. This example is circa 1890. Old in use repaint consistent with the original style and likely done by the maker. Measures 16” in length.