Nesting Set of Eight White-Wing Scoter Decoys by Joseph W. Lincoln of Accord, Hingham, Massachusetts

Called shadows or silhouettes, each pair of decoys is connected by incrementally longer pairs of slats so the group can nest together for storage. When in use, the first pair is anchored and the subsequent pairs are strung out behind. This group is attributed to Joe Lincoln (1859 - 1938), one of the greatest decoy carvers of his time. Lincoln probably would have called these "coots" - one of his high-output subjects. He also made coots canvas covered, self-bailing, and solid bodied. These coots are nailed to the slats. Also, each decoy has two dowels run through from top to bottom, presumably to prevent warpage, breakage, or splitting. Such attention to detail points to professional quality. This workmanship proved its worth as these decoys have been shot over (and at!) many times and survived with only a small piece missing under one bill. The owner liked them enough to fill shot-holes and give them working repaint.

Nested size: 14 1/2" high, 44" wide, 20" deep

Individually 12 1/2" high

$4,800.00