An exceedingly rare and early brant circa 1890 used on Portsmouth Island near Ocracoke Island. At one time, Portsmouth Island was a bustling seaport that supported a community of homes, a general store, a post office and a church. It has been uninhabited for many years and is operated as a historic site by the National Park Service. Guides came from nearby communities during the winter months to take hunting parties. Some also worked at the Life Saving Station that existed on the island. It is known that a number of guides from mainland Carteret County were included in that group.
This decoy exhibits wonderful form with swimming style head. The original surface has dulled to a dry patina with cracks in the body and neck. There is also minor wood loss at the tail. Don’t miss this opportunity to own an investment quality North Carolina decoy. This one measures about 18” long from tip of bill to tail.
An exceedingly rare and early brant circa 1890 used on Portsmouth Island near Ocracoke Island. At one time, Portsmouth Island was a bustling seaport that supported a community of homes, a general store, a post office and a church. It has been uninhabited for many years and is operated as a historic site by the National Park Service. Guides came from nearby communities during the winter months to take hunting parties. Some also worked at the Life Saving Station that existed on the island. It is known that a number of guides from mainland Carteret County were included in that group.
This decoy exhibits wonderful form with swimming style head. The original surface has dulled to a dry patina with cracks in the body and neck. There is also minor wood loss at the tail. Don’t miss this opportunity to own an investment quality North Carolina decoy. This one measures about 18” long from tip of bill to tail.
