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Vintage Robert "Bob" Meyer Point Place Ohio Hand-Carved Canvasback Drake Duck Hunting Decoy

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Worthington, Ohio, US

Vintage hand-carved wooden canvasback drake hunting decoy attributed to Robert "Bob" Meyer of Point Place, Toledo, Ohio, a traditional Great Lakes waterfowl decoy carver. Features a rich reddish-brown head, slender black bill, dark charcoal-gray body, and contrasting cream-colored wing panels. Displays classic working decoy construction with an aged painted finish and visible wear consistent with…

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Worthington, Ohio, United States (US)

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Vintage hand-carved wooden canvasback drake hunting decoy attributed to Robert "Bob" Meyer of Point Place, Toledo, Ohio, a traditional Great Lakes waterfowl decoy carver. Features a rich reddish-brown head, slender black bill, dark charcoal-gray body, and contrasting cream-colored wing panels. Displays classic working decoy construction with an aged painted finish and visible wear consistent with use. Meyer is associated with the historic Lake Erie marsh hunting traditions, where functional wooden decoys were crafted for local hunters and shooting clubs. A wonderful piece of Ohio waterfowl hunting heritage and regional folk art, appealing to antique decoy collectors and sporting enthusiasts.