Bliss White-Winged Scoter

This White-Winged Scoter was carved and painted by 

                       Roswell Bliss(1887-1967)    

Bliss of Stratford, Connecticut started making decoys in 1901 and produced over 2000. The paint is original. He was a friend of Ben Holmes and Charles "Shang" Wheeler.                        

 

Provenance:

From the collection of Todd Lovell who lived 5 houses from Bliss in Stratford.

Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 16 1/2" long x 5 1/2" high x 6 1/2" wide
Circa: 1935-45
Part Number: 5733NTA

Price: $1100