Rare rigmate pair of oversize mallards. Both have fine swirl feather paint by Catherine Elliston. Both are branded "JVC". Made for John V. Crawford of Chicago, Illinois and used at the Carte Island Gun Club in Bath, Illinois where he was a member. Purchased by Joe French from the Carte Island Gun club superintendant, Arthur Graff in 1956. Measure 22.5" long.

Hen has original paint and minor wear,and has been lightly hit by shot; hairline crack in neck and very minor roughness on the tip of the bill; drake has original paint with minor wear and working touchup on the head, neck, and speculums; it is also been lightly hit by shot.